Installation (Front)
CAUTION:
When installing new brake components, be sure to use correct parts. Parts designed for BR4 Performance Brake System must not be mixed with other brake systems. These parts, similar in appearance, can be easily identified. See Figure
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- Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the piston. Place a piece of wood over the piston bore before installing the C-Clamp to avoid damaging the piston.
- Install the disc brake caliper over the brake shoes on the brake caliper adapter. Make sure the springs on the shoes do not get caught in the hole formed into the center of the caliper housing
- Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. See Figure . Install NEW washers with the banjo bolt. Place one NEW washer on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo bolt is guided through the fitting. Thread the banjo bolt into the caliper and tighten it. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING PROCEDURES under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper assembly into the steering knuckle so the seals on the caliper pin bushings do not get damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.