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Installation (Front)

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  1. Install brake shoes in caliper. See DISC BRAKE SHOES .
  2. Install caliper and shoes over rotor and into caliper adapter. Be sure ends of brake shoes are properly seated on slide surfaces of ledges.
    3. CAUTION: Start the slide pins by hand before tightening. DO NOT cross thread the pins.
  3. Install and tighten caliper slide pins. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install caliper spring into one caliper hole and under the adapter. Pull down on the opposite end of the spring. With a screwdriver pry up on the spring to seat the spring into the other caliper hole. See Fig 1.
    5. CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
  5. Install brake hose to caliper with new seal washers and tighten fitting bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Bleed brake system. See BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  7. Install wheel and tire assemblies. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
  9. Pump brake pedal to seal brake shoes.
  10. Fill brake fluid reservoir. See CHECKING & FILLING  under BRAKE FLUID.
  11. Verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
Fig 1: Installing Front Caliper
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