Bracket- Front Brake Caliper Adapter: Installation
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. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL - DESCRIPTION - FRONT DISC BRAKES)
| 1 - BRAKE HOSE |
| 2 - ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS |
| 3 - BANJO BOLT |
| 4 - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS |
- Install the disc brake caliper adapter on the steering knuckle.
- Install the two bolts (2) securing the disc brake caliper adapter to the steering knuckle. Tighten the bolts to 104 N.m (77 ft. lbs.).
1 - SPRINGS 2 - INBOARD SHOE 3 - OUTBOARD SHOE 4 - DISC BRAKE ADAPTER 5 - ABUTMENT SHIMS 6 - BRAKE ROTOR - Attach the two abutment shims (5) to the adapter (4) fitting the contour of each shim to the adapter's contour.
- Place the inboard (2) and outboard (3) brake pads into the abutment shims clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter as shown in illustration. The pad with the wear indicator attached is the inboard.
1 - BRAKE HOSE 2 - ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS 3 - BANJO BOLT 4 - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots on the caliper guide pins. - Install the disc brake caliper over the brake pads on the brake caliper adapter. Make sure the springs on the pads 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 (4). Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.