Removal and Installation of Brake Pad: Installation

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Attach shims to the brake pads.
Apply Molykote 7439 grease (A) to the pad retainers as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Pad Retainers
Attach pad retainer to torque member, then install brake pad and shim assemblies.
CAUTION: When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is flush with torque member, as shown.

Fig 2: Installing Pad Retainers To Torque Member
Using a suitable tool push piston into caliper body.
CAUTION: By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir tank.
Remove the suitable wire then swing the caliper body down over the brake pad assemblies.
Install the lower sliding pin bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW OF BRAKE CALIPER ".
Check the brakes for drag.
Inspect the brake fluid level and refill if necessary. Refer to "DRAIN AND REFILL ".
Install the rear wheel and tire. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".