Rear Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the brake carrier bolts after removing.

WARNING:

There is a health risk.

Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.

NOTE:

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.

NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Tighten the new brake carrier bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Brake Carrier Bolts

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NOTE:

Make sure that the wire and brake hose are routed correctly.

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

-- Install the wire for the brake pad wear indicator sensor.

-- Install the rear wheel. Refer to WHEEL, MOUNTING .

-- Drive the parking brake motors up using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester by following the instructions in the display.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

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.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.