Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing : Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

NOTE:

Replace the brake carrier bolts.

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

WARNING: Do not blow out the brake caliper with compressed air.

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

-- Tighten the new bolts -arrows- on the brake carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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-- Guide the brake pad wear display wire -1- into the bracket -3- as shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket And Electrical Brake Pad Wear Sensor Wire

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-- Clip the bracket into the brake caliper.

NOTE: Ignore -item 2- and -arrow-.

-- Press the brake hose -2- and wiring harness -3- into the bracket -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose, Wiring Harness And Bracket

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NOTE:

Make sure the wire are installed correctly in the brackets on the stub axle carrier so that they can come out of the brackets on their own.

Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.

Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle.

-- Install the rear wheel while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment .

-- Depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake piston reaches its operating position.

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

WARNING:

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

After installing, press the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.