Installation Procedure
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Front Brake Shield (2) - Install
- Front Brake Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
- Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
Brake Rotor (1) - Install
- Front Brake Rotor Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Brake Caliper (1) - Install
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.