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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

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  1. Liberally coat the inside of the diameter of the bushings with silicone grease. Install the mounting bolts and the sleeve assemblies together.
  2. Install the caliper over the rotor into the knuckle. Tighten the mounting bolt and sleeve assemblies to 38 ft lbs. (.51 N.m)
  3. Install the inlet fitting. Tighten the inlet fitting to 32 ft lbs. (44 N.m). Perform the following steps in order to install the wheel and tire, aligning the previous marks: Remove the two wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub and bearing assembly. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING . With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  5. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
Fig 1: Inspecting Caliper Mounting Bolts
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