Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LJ/1LL/1LM/1LX/1LY/1LZ/1ZA/1ZC/1ZK/1ZX: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following:
- Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
- Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.
Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.
Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing may become impaired.
Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.
- Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Clean the brake caliper.
-- Carefully slide the brake caliper -1- with the installed brake pads over the brake rotor while paying attention to the brake hose.
-- Tighten the new bolts -2-.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
- Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- Tighten the bolts -2- for the bracket -3-.
-- Bring the brake pad wear sensor into its installation position on the bracket and turn it in the -direction of the arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the hole -3- on the bracket.
-- Secure the wire at the protective cap.
-- Connect the connector -1-.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.
-- 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.