Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LM/1LX: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- When the brake pads are replaced, check the brake rotors for wear and damage:

Brake rotor wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES .

NOTE:

Always replace brake pads on both sides of the axle.

Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.

WARNING:

Health Risk.

Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.

NOTE:

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

Check the brake caliper piston protective caps for damage and install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 1LF/1LL .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from escaping brake fluid.

If the brake pads are worn out and brake fluid is filled unnecessary, the brake fluid may overflow, causing the pistons in the brake cylinders to be pressed back.
Check the brake fluid level before pressing back the pistons. If there is brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark, some brake fluid will need to be extracted.
Use the :VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Use the :T10145 to press the brake caliper piston completely back into the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper on the contact surfaces -1 and 2- to the brake pads.

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-- Install the brake pad wear sensor -2-.

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-- Check the brake pad wear sensor for correct seating and damage if installing used brake pads.

NOTE:

Replace the damaged brake pad wear sensor.

-- If reusing, install the marked brake pads in the same location.

-- Insert brake pads -1 and 3- into the brake caliper.

The brake pad with the brake pad wear sensor mount faces toward the inside of the vehicle.

-- Note the installation position of the brake pad spring:

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The "arrow" points in the direction of forward wheel rotation.

-- Insert the tension strut -2- and tighten with a new bolt -4-.

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-- Insert the upper brake pad pin -3- with the brake pad spring -5- into the brake caliper.

-- Drive the brake pad pin into the brake caliper until it stops.

-- Press the bottom of the brake pad spring down and drive the lower brake pad pin -1- into the brake caliper until it stops.

-- Secure the brake pad wear sensor electrical wire -3- by guiding it on the brake caliper -arrow- and securing it with the dust cap -2- as illustrated.

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Bring the connector into its installed position and turn in the direction of the -arrow- until the tab -1- engages in the hole -2- on the bracket.

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-- Connect the connector -3-.

-- Install the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.