Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes: Installing
- Clean bolts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts.
- Always replace self-locking bolts.
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Health Risk.
- Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.
Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Clean the brake caliper.
-- Slide the brake caliper -1- with the brake pads installed carefully over the brake rotor.
-- Tighten the 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.
-- Secure the brake hose -3- to the bracket.
-- Bring the connector -5- into its installed position and turn in the direction of the -arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the opening -1- on the bracket.
-- Connect the connector -4-.
Make sure that the wire is routed correctly.
Make sure the wire is not blocked, bent, or rubbing against the vehicle.
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.