Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing : Installing

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Use new bolts.

Clean the brake rotor, wheel hub and contact surface 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Disc Secure Bolt

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-- Install the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the brake pads installed.

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

-- Tighten the bolts -12-.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Brake Components

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-- Clip the electrical wires into the bracket on the stub axle carrier.

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.

-- Install the wheels.

Wheel bolt tightening specifications. Refer to Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment .

-- Lower vehicle.

If the brake pads are replaced, start the corresponding program in Guided Functions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle data link connector with the ignition switched off.

NOTE:

Switch the ignition on.

The parking brake is released.

Coding check and reported if necessary.

DTC memory interrogated, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.

-- Start the program in Guided Functions.

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.