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Installation (Front)

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  1. Clean slide surfaces of adapter ledges with a wire brush. The lubricate surfaces with a thin coat of high temperature grease.
  2. Install new slide pin bushings if necessary.
  3. Install inboard and outboard pads. See Figure.
  4. Install caliper and brake shoes over rotor and into adapter.
    5. CAUTION: Start the slide pins by hand before tightening. DO NOT cross thread the pins.
  5. Install and tighten caliper pins. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Install wheel and tire assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Remove support and lower vehicle.
  8. Pump brake pedal to seat brake shoes.
  9. Fill brake fluid reservoir. See CHECKING & FILLING  under BRAKE FLUID.
  10. Verify a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
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