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Front Disc Brake Caliper

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Fig 1: Rotor/Caliper
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1 - ROTOR
2 - CALIPER ADAPTER
3 - ANTI RATTLE CLIPS
4 - DISC BRAKE PADS
5 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
  1. Install the caliper (5) on the adapter (2).
    Fig 2: Caliper
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    1 - CALIPER
    2 - CALIPER BOLTS
    3 - CALIPER ADAPTER BOLTS
    4 - ADAPTER
    5 - BRAKE HOSE
    6 - BANJO BOLT WITH COPPER WASHERS
  2. Caliper slide pins should be free from debris and lightly lubricated.
  3. Install the caliper slide pin bolts (2) and tighten to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.).
  4. Gently lift one end of the slide pin boot to equalize air pressure, then release the boot and verify that the boot is fully covering the slide pin.
    CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening banjo bolt.
  5. Install brake hose (5) to caliper (1) with new copper washers (6)  and tighten banjo bolt (6) to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
  6. Fill and bleed brake system.
  7. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
  8. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
  9. Verify brake fluid level.
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