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Front Brake Pads: Installation

NOTE: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.
  1. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  2. Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
  3. Ensure that the brake pad retaining clip in the brake caliper is properly seated. See Fig 1 .
  4. Install the inboard brake pad.
  5. Install the outboard brake pad.
  6. Rotate the brake caliper down into position.
  7. Install the lower brake caliper mounting bolt. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
    10. CAUTION: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.
  10. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads.
  11. Burnish the new brake pads. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .
Fig 1: Properly Seating Brake Pad Retaining Clip
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