Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Single And Dual-Piston Brakes: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting 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.
-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.
-- Tighten the bolt -arrows- to the tightening specification.
- 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 -arrow- for the brake pad wear indicator contact on the right brake caliper.
-- 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.
Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.