Installation Procedure
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- Prepare the brake caliper bolts and steering knuckle threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the caliper bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
- Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
- Install the brake caliper to the steering knuckle.
- Install the brake caliper bolts (1) and tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees.
- Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).
- Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the brake pads (1).
- Install the brake pad spring (1).
- Hold the ends of the brake pad spring down and insert the brake caliper pins (1) into the caliper housing and through the disc brake pad locating loops.
- Carefully drive the brake caliper pins into the brake caliper.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .