Rear Brake Pads, Removing And Installing : Installing

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

-- Check the brake rotor thickness. For the correct wear limit. Refer to REAR BRAKES .

Clean brake caliper with mineral spirits exclusively.

Use new screws -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Components

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-- Install the brake pad springs -10-.

Fig 2: Inserting Pad Retaining Springs

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NOTE: Make sure the brake pad spring is installed correctly.

-- Insert brake pads in brake carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pads, Guide Clips & Brake Caliper Housing

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NOTE:

Make sure the brake pads are seated in the brake pad springs -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pads Are Located Correctly In Anti-Rattle Springs

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-- Guide the brake pad wear display contact through the brake caliper.

-- Install the clip for the brake pad wear contact in the inner brake pad.

-- Install the contact in the clip direction of -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Contact

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-- Push the brake caliper over the installed brake pads.

-- Secure brake caliper housing using new self-locking bolts.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Attachment Bolts From Brake Caliper Housing

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NOTE: The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed in all cases.

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

-- Install the connector for the electromechanical parking brake into the bracket.

Fig 7: Installing Electronic Parking Brake Connector In Bracket

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NOTE:

Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear display fits correctly in the clip inside the inner brake pad.

Fig 8: Identifying Contact

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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.