Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes 1LW: Installing

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if the brake pads are being replaced, then it is necessary to check the respective brake rotor for wear and damage.

-- Check the brake rotor.

Ceramic brake rotor, checking for damage. Refer to VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CERAMIC BRAKE ROTORS .
Ceramic Brake Rotor, determining wear. Refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR .

-- Insert brake pads in brake caliper.

NOTE:

The brake pad with wear indicator cable sits inside.

-- Install the spring inside the brake caliper housing -2-

Fig 1: Overview Of Front Brakes Components, Ceramic Brakes (1LW)

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-- Slide the guide bolt -3- through the brake caliper and the brake pads.

WARNING:

After inserting the guide pin, the retaining spring must be pressed under guide pins so that it is tensioned. If installed incorrectly, brake pads do not remain in the correct position and will not work correctly.

-- Tighten the bolt for the guide pin -18- to the necessary tightening specification.

-- Insert the left and right balance springs -A- into the hole in the bottom of the brake pads first -C-.

Fig 2: Balance Springs Installed Correctly To Guide Bolts And Brake Pads

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-- Then engage the left and right balance springs -A- into the guide bolts -B- with pliers.

CAUTION:

Make sure the balance springs are installed correctly to the guide bolts and brake pads.

Balance springs installed correctly to the guide bolts and brake pads -arrows-

Fig 3: Balance Springs Installed Correctly To Guide Bolts And Brake Pads

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-- Connect the connector for wear indicator and hook line into dust cap and cover.

NOTE:

Make sure the brake pad wear wire is installed in the spring -2-.

Fig 4: Overview Of Front Brakes Components, Ceramic Brakes (1LW)

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-- Install the brake pad wear wire into the spring -2-.

-- Install the wheels. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

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

CAUTION:

After inserting brake pads and before driving for the first time, press brake pedal strongly several times while parked so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

CAUTION:

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.