Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Installing

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Installation in reverse order of removal and note the following:

TIP:

Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.

-- Before reusing ceramic brake rotors check for wear (refer to Determining Wear on Ceramic Brakes: ) and damage (refer to Ceramic Brakes: ).

When installing brake rotors, pay attention to the arrow showing the direction of travel and to the left and right installed location.

-- Thoroughly clean the brake rotor and hub contact surfaces and clear them of corrosion.

-- Do not tilt the brake rotor when mounting it on the wheel hub.

-- Tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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

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.