Installation Procedure
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- Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block placed across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
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- Install new anti-rattle clips to the inside ends of the caliper mounting bracket.
- Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
- Install the brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the inner pad (1 wear indicator).
- Install the outer pad (2 wear indicators).
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 8-9 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .