Caliper Adapter: Installation
- Install the disc brake caliper adapter on the steering knuckle.
- Install the 2 bolts securing the disc brake caliper adapter to the steering knuckle. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Attach the 2 abutment shims to the adapter, fitting the contour of each shim to the adapter's contour.
- Place the brake shoes in the abutment shims clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter. See Figure . Place the shoe with the wear indicator attached on the inboard side.
- Install the disc 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 center of the caliper housing.
- Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the guide pins. Install and tighten the caliper guide pin bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- 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 shoes.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper onto the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots on the caliper guide pins.