Rear Brake Rotor: Installation
- Clean the park brake shoes using denatured alcohol.
- Dry the park shoes using non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Lubricate the contact area between the park brake shoe and the backing plate with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
- Adjust the park brake shoe (1). See Fig 4 . See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Install the brake rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pushing the rotor on the axle flange.
- Install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir, if needed. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
- Burnish replaced or refinished rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS .
NOTE:
It maybe necessary to readjust the park brake shoes to allow the brake rotor to be reinstalled.
NOTE:
Ensure that the rotor to axle flange relationships marks are aligned, if the brake rotor has been refinished, after the brake rotor is installed.
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.