Rear Disc Brake Pads: Installation

Install caliper bracket and mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install pad retainers. Apply Molykote(R) M77 compound to both sides of inner and outer pad shims. Install brake pads and shims on caliper bracket. Install pad with wear indicator on inside. Ensure pad spring is installed onto caliper body. See Fig 2 .
Using silicone grease or equivalent, lube piston boot to avoid twisting. Rotate caliper piston clockwise into caliper, aligning cutout in piston with tab on brake pads, turning counterclockwise if needed to align. Install brake caliper and mounting bolts. Tighten caliper mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Insert cable through arm and connect cable to lever with clevis pin and lock pin. Install cable clip securely. Install caliper shield. Pump brake pedal several times to seat pads. Bleed brakes if necessary. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM under BLEEDING.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable
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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly
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