Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

NOTE:

Use new bolts, allocate correct bolts.

-- Carefully press the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.

-- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts -16 and 17-.

NOTE:

Use an extension to tighten the lower screw -16-. An extension is not needed to tight the upper screw -17-. Slightly move the wheel housing liner away.

-- Install the brake hose and electrical wire into the bracket on the stub axle carrier.

NOTE:

Make sure the brake hose and wiring is correctly attached and secured inside the bracket on the stub axle carrier. This will prevent the hose and wiring from coming out of the bracket.

-- Drive the parking brake motor out using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester by following the directions on the display.

-- Install the rear wheel, refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly several times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle.