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Rear Brake Caliper Bracket: Installation

  1. Install the guide pin seals on the mounting bracket.
  2. If the guide pins and brake pad retaining clips are to be reused, use denatured alcohol to clean them.
  3. Dry the brake guide pins and brake pad retaining clips with non-lubricated, filtered air.
  4. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. See Figure . DO NOT apply the lubricant to the brake pad retaining clips.
  5. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  6. Install the caliper mounting bracket bolts. Tighten the caliper mounting bracket bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Install the rear brake pad hardware to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  8. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  9. Install the rear brake caliper assembly. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER  .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle
  11. 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.
  12. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.