Brake Pads - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G2264156): Installation
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CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Clean the brake caliper using brake cleaning fluid.
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WARNING: If the brake caliper seals are damaged a new brake caliper must be installed.
Inspect the brake caliper piston seals for damage.
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NOTE:
- Only do the following step(s) if the component was previously removed.
- Make sure that the components are installed in correct orientation.
Install the new anti-rattle spring.
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CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or foreign liquids to enter the brake fluid reservoir.NOTE: Only do this step if new brake pads are to be installed.
- Remove the access cover from the cowl panel.
- Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir.
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CAUTION: As the piston is pushed back into the brake caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the brake caliper reservoir will rise. Do not allow the brake fluid reservoir to overflow.NOTE: This step should only be followed when installing new brake pads.
Using a piston retraction tool, push back the brake caliper pistons.
Remove and discard the protective foil on the back of the brake pads.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.NOTE: The arrow on the backing plate of the brake pad must face upward.
Install the 2 brake pads.
- CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly routed.
- Install the brake caliper.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Renew Part: Brake caliper carrier bolt(s) Quantity: 2 .
Torque
Stage 1: 110 Nm
Stage 2: 120 °
Install the 2 retaining pins.
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NOTE: Only do the following step(s) if the component was previously removed.
- Install the brake pad wear sensor.
Renew Part: Brake pad wear sensor cable Quantity: 1.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Secure the wiring harness clip.
- Secure the 4 grommets.
- Install the brake pad wear sensor.
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NOTE:
- Only do the following step(s) if the component was previously removed.
- Left side only.
Install the front wheel arch liner.
Refer to: FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL (G2263309)
- Secure the 2 grommets.
- Install the brake pad wear sensor.
Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up to the 'MAX' mark with brake fluid, if necessary.
- Install the cap to the brake fluid reservoir.
- Install the access cover to the cowl panel.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .