Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following: 

• Always replace brake pads on the same axle at the same time.
• Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.
• Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
• Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
• Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.

-- If the brake pads are being replaced, check the brake rotors for wear and damage.

• Brake rotor wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES .

• Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
• Check the protective caps of the brake caliper pistons for damage and install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FOUR-PISTON BRAKE .

-- If the brake fluid is up to the "MAX" marking on used brake pads, it must be extracted.

• Use the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS5234  to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Use the Piston Resetting Tool:T10145  to press the brake caliper piston completely back into the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper -1- at the contact surfaces -arrows- for the anti-friction plates.

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-- Install the anti-friction plates. Refer to Figure.

-- If equipped, remove the protective film from the backing plate of the brake pad.

-- If reusing the old brake pads, install the labeled brake pads in the same location.

-- Bring the brake pads into their installation position. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the spring bracket. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the brake caliper with the brake pads installed. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH .

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.

-- 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.