Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Six-Piston Steel Brake: Installing
Installation in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.
Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing impairments may occur.
- 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 with the installed brake pads over the brake rotor while paying attention to the brake hose.
-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
- Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- Connect the connector -1-.
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.
-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.