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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
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  1. Install new anti-rattle clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  2. Install the disc brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    • Install the inner pad, 1 wear indicator.
    • Install the outer pad, 2 wear indicators
  3. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement 
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
  8. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  9. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  10. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING in Hydraulic Brakes.
  11. Burnish the disc brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing 
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