Brake Pad Installation Position

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Fig 1: Brake Pad Installation Position, Six-Piston Brake

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Version 1:

-- Pay attention to the labeling -arrow- on the brake pads.

LEFT OUTER
LEFT INNER
RIGHT OUTER
RIGHT INNER

Version 2:

Fig 2: Brake Pads Installation Position Version 2

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-- Pay attention to the labeling -2- on the brake pads.

LEFT OUTER
LEFT INNER
RIGHT OUTER
RIGHT INNER

When installed, the arrow -1- on the brake pad backing plate must point upward.