Brake Carrier, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
CAUTION:
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.
-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the brake carrier and tighten to the required tightening specification.
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.