Brake Pads: Installing
-- Insert the upper brake pads.
There are four brake pads installed per side. Only the inner top brake pad in the left brake caliper has a connection for the brake pad wear indicator.
-- Install the upper spring -12-.
-- Install the upper guide pin -10- into the brake caliper.
-- Install the lower brake pads.
-- Install the lower spring -12-.
-- Insert the lower guide pins -10- into the brake caliper.
Make sure the brake pads are installed correctly inside the brake caliper.
After inserting the guide pins, press the respective retaining spring under the guide pins so the spring is under tension. If installed incorrectly, brake pads do not remain in the correct position and will not work correctly. To keep the guide pins in the brake caliper, press them into the caliper as far as the stop.
-- Insert the wear indicator wire into the bracket on the left caliper.
-- Connect the brake pad wear indicator connector to the top of the inner left brake pad.
-- Mount the wheels.
Wheel bolt tightening specification, refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
-- Check the brake fluid level and fill if necessary.
After the first drive, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.