Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, 1LP: Installing

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If old brake pads are being replaced with new ones, then it is necessary to check the brake rotor for wear. Pay attention to the brake rotor wear limit while doing this.

-- Check the brake rotor.

Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

Always replace brake pads on both sides of the axle.

Install complete repair kit. Refer to parts information.

Install on one axle on brake pads from the same manufacturer and with the same quality.

Use only mineral spirits or commercially available brake cleaner to clean the brake caliper.

-- Clean brake caliper.

-- Remove any protective film from the brake pad backing plate.

-- Insert brake pads in brake caliper.

NOTE:

The brake pad and brake pad wear wire face the inside.

-- Insert the brake pad spring -8-.

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NOTE:

Make sure the brake pad spring is installed correctly.

-- Push the brake pad spring -7- from the inside toward the outside through the hole in the brake caliper. Press the brake pad pin all the way, if necessary.

CAUTION:

The brake pad pin needs to be seated securely in both holes so that it doesn't loosen on its own.

NOTE:

The brake pad spring -8- is located under the brake pad pin -7-. The spring on the end of the brake pad pin secure the brake pad pin inside the brake caliper.

Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.

-- Push the second brake pad pin from the inside toward the outside through the hole in the brake caliper. Push the brake pad spring downward at the same time. Press the brake pad pin all the way, if necessary.

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Press the brake pad spring -8- inward for support.

NOTE:

The brake pad spring -8- is located under the brake pad pin -7-. The spring on the end of the brake pad pin secure the brake pad pin inside the brake caliper.

Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.

-- Connect the brake pad wear wire.

-- Attach the brake pad wear wire.

-- Mount the wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

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

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.