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Rear Brake Pads: Installation

  1. NOTE: The brake pad-to-anchor plate contact points must be cleaned using a wire brush prior to installation of the brake pad slide clips or uneven brake pad wear may result.

    Visual check.

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  2. NOTE: Clean all residual pad adhesive from the brake caliper piston and the finger area of the brake caliper or brake noise may occur.

    Clean the specified component with the specified material.

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  3. NOTE: A moderate to heavy force toward the caliper piston must be applied. If sufficient force is not applied, the internal park brake mechanism clutch cone will not engage and the piston will not compress.

    Special tool(s): Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-026

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  4. NOTE: Install the inner and outer brake pads in the correct position or uneven brake pad wear and/or component damage may occur.
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  5. NOTE: Make sure the brake flexible hose does not become twisted. A twisted brake hose may make contact with other components causing damage to the hose.

    Visual check.

    • Tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).

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