Rear Disc Brake Hardware: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the disc brake hardware. Replace components if necessary. Clean and inspect the caliper. Repair or replace components as necessary.
- If the caliper piston is not compressed into the caliper bore, wrap the handle of a hammer with tape. Use the handle of a hammer in order to compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore.
- Apply disc brake grease to the pad side of the inner pad insulator. See Figure . Install the inner pad insulator to the inner brake pad. Install the inner brake pad to the caliper with the wear indicator facing upward.
- Apply disc brake grease to the pad side of the outer pad insulator. Install the outer pad insulator to the outer brake pad. Install the outer brake pad to the caliper.
- Install the springs to the pads. While pressing the inner spring, install the upper pad guide pin and the lower pad guide pin.
- Install the clip to the pad guide pin. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle. With the engine off, gradually apply and release the brake pedal several times in order to position the caliper pistons and the brake pads. Fill the master cylinder fluid reservoir.