Installation Procedure
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- Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket 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 bolts. 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 Rear Brake Caliper Bracket (1)
- Install Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) and tighten
- First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass:15-30 degrees
- Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (1)
- Install Upper Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1)
- Install Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin (2)
- Install Disc Brake Pad Spring (1)
- Install Inner Disc Brake Pad (1)
- Install Outer Disc Brake Pad (1)
- Install Brake Caliper (1)
- Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
NOTE:
The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same position.
NOTE:
The inner disc brake pad is equipped with a wear sensor on the leading edge of the disc brake pad.