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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

  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. Lower the vehicle.
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