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Brake Pads - Front Single Piston Caliper: Installation

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  1. Install the outboard lining, retainer spring on the inboard brake lining and inboard lining. See Fig 1.
  2. Install the caliper. See BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT SINGLE PISTON .
  3. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  6. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  7. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps  5 and  6 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  8. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  under BLEEDING.
  9. Burnish the new brake pads. See BURNISHING PADS AND ROTORS  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Brake Pads (Single Piston Caliper)
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