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Brake Calipers: Installation

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  1. If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
  2. Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. See Figure . DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
  4. Install the front brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
  5. Install the front brake caliper mounting bolts. Tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    6. NOTE: DO NOT reuse the metal/copper gaskets. Use only NEW metal/copper gaskets.
  6. Install the NEW metal/copper gaskets to the front brake caliper bolt. See Figure .
  7. Install the front brake hose bolt and gaskets. Tighten the brake hose bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.


  1. If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
  2. Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. See Fig 1 . DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
  4. Install the rear brake caliper assembly to the mounting bracket. See Figure .
  5. Install the rear brake caliper on the mounting bracket. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets on the brake hose bolt.
  7. Remove the plug from the brake hose end.
  8. Install the brake hose bolt on the rear brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Location Of High Temperature Silicone Brake Lubricant
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