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Rear Brake Caliper: Installation

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    NOTE: Position the notch in the caliper piston so that it will correctly align with the pin on the backside of the inboard brake pad.
  1. Install the brake caliper.
  2. Install the 2 brake caliper guide bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  3. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  4. Install the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
    • Pull back the parking brake lever.
    • Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.
    • Install the cable conduit retaining clip.
  5. Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  6. Cycle the park brake several times to verify normal operation. For additional information on parking brake adjustment, refer to PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .
  7. Test the brakes for normal operation.
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