Pads, Brake, Front: Installation: Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that the audible wear indicators (if equipped) are placed toward the top when the inboard brake pads are installed on each side of the vehicle.
- Place the brake pads (4, 5) in the abutment shims (3) clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter bracket (2) as shown. Place the pad with the wear indicator attached on the inboard side.
- Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper.
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CAUTION:Use care when installing the caliper onto the adapter bracket to avoid damaging the guide pin boots.
- Install the disc brake caliper (2) over the brake pads on the brake caliper adapter bracket.
- Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the adapter bracket. Install the caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install the anti-rattle clip (1) onto the brake caliper (2). Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal several times before moving the vehicle to set the pads to the brake rotor.
- Check and adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir (2) as necessary.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.