Disc Brake Caliper And Pads - RWD Models: Installation
- Remove a small amount of brake fluid at master cylinder to prevent overflow as piston is pushed back into caliper. Slowly and carefully push piston into bore of caliper until bottomed. Install outer pad into recess of caliper. No free play between outer pad flanges and caliper fingers should exist.
- If free play is evident by vertical pad movement after installation, remove pad and bend flanges to eliminate free play. Install pad after modification, using a "C" clamp if necessary. Install inner pad with flanges in machined guides of adapter. Slowly slide caliper assembly into adapter and over rotor. Align caliper on machined guides of adapter.CAUTION: Be careful not to pull dust boot from its groove as piston and boot slide over inner pad.
- Install anti-rattle springs and retaining clips and tighten retaining screws. Make sure inner anti-rattle spring is installed on top of retaining spring plate.
- Pump brake pedal several times until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Refill master cylinder and bleed brake system, if necessary. Install wheel and tire assembly and lower vehicle.