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

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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 .

CAUTION:

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.
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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.

- Check the brake fluid level before pushing the brake caliper piston back into the brake cylinders.

-- 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.

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- 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.