Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
TIP:
- Clean bolts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts.
- Always replace self-locking bolts.
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.
-- 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 pinched, 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.
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.