Brake Rotor, Replacing: Installing
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- Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .
Clean the brake rotor, wheel hub and contact surfaces before installing.
-- Place the brake rotor on the hub.
NOTE:
When positioning the brake rotor, do not tilt it on the wheel hub.
-- Install the securing bolt -arrow- and tighten.
-- Install the rear brake carrier. Install and tighten the 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 rear brake pads, refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.
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.