Disc Brake Hardware: Installation
- Install the guide pin bushing on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the guide pins in the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. See Figure . DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware or retaining clips.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts.
- Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
- Install the brake caliper assembly. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.
- Install the guide pin bushing in the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake caliper guide pins.
- Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply to the brake caliper hardware or the retaining clips.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bolts. Tighten the disc brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the brake pad retaining clips on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
- Install the brake caliper assembly. See BRAKE CALIPERS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
CAUTION:
DO NOT move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.