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Rear Brake Pads: Installation

  1. On models with integeral parking brake calipers, use a spanner wrench turn piston and thread it into caliper body assembly until piston reaches bottom of caliper bore. Ensure slots in end of piston are aligned for pad clips. On standard calipers, use a "C" clamp to depress piston into caliper. On all models, lift inner edge of piston dust boot and press out any trapped air. Ensure piston dust boot lays flat.
  2. Install new pad retainer clips into caliper support bracket. Install inboard and outboard pads, with wear sensor facing downward, so that retainer clips fit into notches of pads. Ensure back of inboard pad lays flat against piston, with button on back of pad engaging slots in piston.
  3. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed brake system (if brake hose was disconnected). See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM . Apply 175 lbs. (79 kg) of force to brake pedal 3 times to seat pads against rotor. Adjust parking brake. See PARKING BRAKE (DISC)  under ADJUSTMENTS. Road-test vehicle.
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