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Disc Mounting And Hardware Inspection (Front)

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  1. Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket. See CALIPER (FRONT)  .
  2. Remove the disc brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
    • Missing mounting hardware.
    • Excessive corrosion.
    • Bent mounting tabs.
    • Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket.
    • Looseness at the disc brake pads.
    If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
  4. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
  5. Inspect the caliper bolts for the following:
    • Binding, Seizing, Looseness in the caliper mounting bracket.
    • Bent or damaged caliper bolts.
    • Cracked or torn boots.
    • Missing boots.
    • Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket.
    If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
  6. Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
  7. Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
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