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Disc Brake Hardware: Installation

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  1. Lubricate front brake caliper, bushings, bolts and seals with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
  2. Install the front inboard brake pad.
    • Snap retainer ring into front brake caliper piston.
    • The front brake pad retainer spring is already staked to the brake pad.
    • The front brake pad must lay flat against the front brake caliper piston.
  3. Install the front outboard brake pad with the wear indicator at the leading edge of the front brake pad during forward wheel rotation. The back of the front brake pad must lay flat against the brake caliper.
  4. Install the front brake caliper onto the front brake rotor and check for firm pedal. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
  5. With engine off, gradually apply brake pedal about 2/3 of the pedal's travel distance.
  6. Slowly release brake pedal.
  7. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat brake pedal application until a firm brake pedal is obtained to properly seat brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  8. Lower vehicle.
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