Rear Disc Brake Pads: Installation

Clean caliper thoroughly. Remove rust and check for grooves or cracks. Install pad retainers in correct positions. Apply Molykote(R) M77 (or equivalent) compound to pad side of pad shims. Install brake pads and shims. See Fig 1 .
Push in piston so caliper will fit over brake pads. Align cut-out in piston with tab on inner pad. Apply a rubber lubricant to piston boot to keep boot from twisting. Install brake caliper and caliper bracket. Pump brake pedal several times to seat pads. If necessary, bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM . Depress brake pedal several times to restore normal brake pedal stroke. Adjust parking brake if necessary.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper

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