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Rear Brake Caliper: Installation

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  1. Inspect the caliper slide boots for cuts, tears or deterioration. If damaged, replace the slides and the boots.
  2. Install the brake caliper to the caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Figure.
  4. If brake hose was not disconnected, go to step  8. If brake hose was disconnected, remove caps sealing openings in brake caliper and brake hose.
  5. Assemble the 2 NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
  6. Install the brake hose and the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
  8. Remove 2 lug nuts securing rotor. Install the tire and wheel assembly and tighten wheel lug nuts to specification.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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