Brake Caliper, 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:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.

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.

-- Clean the brake caliper.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper -1- with the installed brake pads over the brake rotor while paying attention to the brake hose.

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-- Tighten the new bolts -arrows-.

-- Tighten the bolts -4-.

Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.

-- Bring the brake pad wear sensor into its installation position on the bracket and turn it in the direction of the -arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the hole -3- on the bracket.

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-- Secure the wire at the protective cap.

-- Connect the connector -1- and engage the wiring harness at the bracket.

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.