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Disc Brake Hardware: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the front brake caliper, bushings, bolts and seals with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
  2. Install the front inboard brake pad.
    • Snap the retainer ring into the 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 BRAKE CALIPER  .
  5. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of the pedal's travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  6. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat step  5 until a firm brake pedal is obtained.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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