Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Ten-Piston Steel And Ceramic Brake: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Check the brake rotors for wear and damage. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING .

• Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.
• Components to be used when installing new brake pads. Refer to Parts Information.

• Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
• Do not clean ceramic brake rotors with fluids.
• Check the protective caps of the brake caliper pistons for damage and install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX AND TEN-PISTON BRAKE .

-- Clean the brake caliper on the brake pad retaining plate surfaces -arrows- and thinly coat them with grease.

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-- Clip the brake pad retaining plates -1- into the brake caliper.

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-- If re-using, install the marked brake pads in the same location.

-- Insert the brake pads -2 and 3- into the brake caliper one after the other by pressing each brake pad against the brake pad springs and pushing them all the way onto the brake pad retaining plates.

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

-- Install the brake pad wear indicator wire. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TEN-PISTON STEEL AND CERAMIC BRAKE .

-- 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.