Installation (Rear - 1500 Series Without 4-Wheel Steering)

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Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block placed across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot. See Figure.
NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool and lift the inner edge caliper boot next to the piston to release any trapped air. See Figure.
Ensure that the piston boot is below the level of the piston face.
Install the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket. See Figure.
NOTE: Ensure that the wear sensor is positioned at the leading edge, upward, of the inner pad during forward wheel rotation.
Install the brake pads over the brake pad retainers and onto the caliper bracket.
Install the caliper to the caliper mounting bracket.
Install 2 NEW caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the 2 caliper guide pin bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower the vehicle.
With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 9-10 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
Burnish the pads and the rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS under SERVICING.