Disc Calipers & Pads - BENDIX Sliding Caliper: Installation
- Lubricate caliper and mount sliding surfaces with silicone lubricant. Install new anti-rattle clip in mount. Place lower end of inner pad into mount and against anti-rattle clip.
- Slide upper end of pad into place. Be sure clip is still in correct position. With caliper piston fully bottomed in cylinder bore. Position outer pad on caliper and press tabs into place.
- If pad cannot be properly positioned by hand, use a large "C" clamp, taking care not to mar lining. With disc pads installed, lift caliper and rest bottom edge of outer pad on outer edge of rotor.
- Check that there is no clearance between bottom tab of outer pad and caliper abutment. Outer pad should be tight in caliper housing. Position caliper on mounting surface.
- Place spring over support key and tap into place until key retaining screw can be installed. Tighten screw. Fill master cylinder with new brake fluid. Reinstall wheel assembly and lower vehicle.