Installation Procedure
- Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper guide pin boots.
- Install the brake caliper pin boots (2) into the brake caliper mounting bracket (1). Do not hammer the caliper pin boots into the bracket. Ensure that the caliper pin boots are fully seated in the bracket.
- Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper guide pins.
- Install the brake caliper guide pins (3) to the brake caliper mounting bracket (1).NOTE: The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a ribbed insert.
- Ensure the brake pad hardware mating surfaces are clean.
- Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket and apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake pad retainers.
- Install the brake pads (1) to the caliper bracket.
NOTE: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
- Install the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance again until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .