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Brake Pads: Installation

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  1. Inspect the caliper bolt suspension boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the pin boots. Inspect the caliper pin bolts for damage or corrosion. Replace if damaged or corroded. Do not attempt to clean away corrosion. Corrosion is typically caused by damaged pin boots.
  2. Inspect the caliper piston boot for deterioration, replace if damaged. See FRONT CALIPER  under OVERHAUL. Lubricate the front brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of NIGLUBE(R) grease. Install the brake pad retainers into the brake caliper bracket.
  3. Install both brake pads into the brake caliper bracket. Pivot the brake caliper down over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket. Insert the lower brake caliper pin bolt.
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle. 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 brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Burnish the pads and rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .


  1. Inspect the brake caliper bolt suspension boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the brake caliper pin boots. Inspect the brake caliper pin bolts for damage or corrosion. Replace if damaged or corroded. DO NOT attempt to clean away corrosion. Corrosion is typically caused by damaged pin boots.
  2. Inspect the brake caliper piston boot for deterioration, repair or replace the brake caliper if damaged. See BRAKE CALIPERS  . Retract the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore. Use a spanner type wrench to turn the piston clockwise until it bottoms in the brake caliper bore and align the piston. Align the cutouts in the brake caliper piston to the alignment pins on the brake pads. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the rear brake caliper bolts.
  3. Install the brake pad retainers into the brake caliper bracket. Install the inboard and outboard brake pads into the brake caliper bracket. Pivot the brake caliper down over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket. Insert the lower brake caliper pin bolt and tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install the park brake cable guide bolt to the lower control arm and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle. 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 brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Burnish the pads and rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .
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