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Brake Linings (Rear): Installation

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NOTE: New brake linings may only be installed if brake disc thickness is greater than or equal to minimum brake disc thickness.
  1. Check minimum brake disc thickness of brake linings. See BRAKE LINING  under TESTING.
  2. Clean brake linings. Do NOT apply grease to brake pad backplate. Check dust sleeve (1) for damage and replace if necessary. See Figure. Clean contact face (2) of brake piston and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound. Dust sleeve must not come into contact with anti-squeak compound as this may cause dust sleeve to swell.
  3. Clean mounting faces (1) and (2) of brake lining hammer heads on brake caliper housing and coat with anti-squeak compound. See Figure.
  4. Clean brake caliper mounting bracket at hammerhead guides and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.
  5. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Only clean guide screws. Do NOT grease. Check threads. Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. After completing work, fully depress brake pedal several times so that brake linings contact brake discs. If installing new brake linings, brake fluid level must be brought up to "MAX" marking. Hold ignition key for at least 30 seconds in position "1" without starting engine to clear fault entry in RAM. This prevents brake wear indicator lamp from illuminating again.
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