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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Brake Pads
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  1. Install the brake pads (1) to the caliper.
  2. Install the upper caliper guide pin (2) through the caliper, inner and outer brake pads.
  3. Using a hammer and punch seat the upper guide pin to the outer caliper half. Ensure the caliper guide pin is seated into the outer caliper pin seat.
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Caliper Guide Pin & Brake Pad Retainer
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  5. Install the brake pad retainer (1) under the upper caliper pin assembly.
  6. Rotate brake pad retainer downward.
  7. Hold the brake pad retainer down and install the lower caliper guide pin (2) through the caliper, inner and outer brake pads.
  8. Using a hammer and punch seat the upper guide pin to the outer caliper half. Ensure the caliper guide pin is seated into the outer caliper pin seat. Ensure the brake pad retainer is centered retaining both brake pads.
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .