Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Six-Piston Brake: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Check the brake rotors for wear and damage. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING, STEEL BRAKES .

• Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.
• Components to be used when installing new brake pads. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

• 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. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Clean the brake caliper at the contact surfaces -arrows- for the brake pad retaining plates.

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-- Clip the brake pad retaining plates -1- into the brake caliper.

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-- Unclip the brake pad spring -2- at the top and if equipped at the bottom.

• Do not change the shape of the brake pad spring and brake pad retaining plate.
• Damaged brake pad springs and brake pad retaining plates must be replaced.

-- If re-using, install the marked brake pads in the same location.

-- Insert the brake pads -3 and 4- into the brake caliper one after the other by pressing each brake pad against the brake pad springs and pushing them all the way onto the brake pad retaining plates.

-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, Q7/Q8 .

-- Install the brake pad wear indicator wire. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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.

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.