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Rear Brake Rotor: Installation

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NOTE: Whenever the rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or contaminants from the wheel bearing flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the brake rotor, and brake pulsation.
  1. Clean any rust or corrosion from the wheel hub surface.
  2. Clean any rust or corrosion from the rotor mating surface.
  3. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake apply lever. See Figure.
  4. Adjust the clearance of the parking brake shoe to the drum-in-hat portion of the brake rotor. See PARKING BRAKE  under ADJUSTMENTS.
  5. Install the brake rotor over the wheel studs onto the wheel bearing flange, aligning the reference mark made upon removal.
  6. Install the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket as an assembly to the suspension knuckle. Tighten brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Inspect the operation of the park brake. Adjust the park brake if necessary. See PARKING BRAKE  under ADJUSTMENTS.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly and tighten wheel lug nuts to specification.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. While test driving vehicle, perform 20 stops from 30 MPH using medium to firm pedal pressure. DO NOT allow the brakes to lock. Ensure brakes do not overheat. Allow sufficient cooling periods between stops in order to properly burnish the brake pads and rotors.
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