Front Brake Pads - F-450/F-550: Installation

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NOTE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.

NOTE: Tighten the bottom caliper bolt before tightening the top caliper bolt and make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins may occur.

NOTE: If installing new brake pads, install all new hardware as supplied with the brake pad kit.

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Install the new brake pad clips supplied in the service kit..

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Apply grease supplied with the service kit on all four pad clips surfaces.

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NOTE: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may occur.

If installing new brake pads. Use a C-clamp and a worn brake pad to compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.

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Ensure both the brake pads are installed correctly as shown.

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Ensure both the guide pins are positioned with the notches facing away from the housing.

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.