Shoe & Lining Replacement: Installation

Using suitable silicone lubricant, coat and install new sleeves, new rubber bushings, bushing grooves, and small ends of bushings in all caliper ears. Attach shoe support spring to inboard shoe, and position in caliper. Press down on both ends of shoe until it is resting flat on piston, and support spring is resting on I.D. of piston. Position outboard shoe in caliper, engaging tab at bottom of shoe in caliper cutout and shoe ears over caliper ears, at top of shoe. Place caliper over rotor, aligning caliper ears with mounting holes. Start bolts through inboard caliper ears and mounting bracket. Ensure bolt ends pass under retaining ears on inboard shoe. Push bolts through to engage holes in outboard shoe and ears of caliper. Thread bolt into mounting bracket and torque to specifications. Add suitable brake fluid, to fill master cylinder within 1/8" of top. Pump brake pedal to seat linings against rotor. Using channel lock pliers, clinch upper ears of outboard shoe against caliper. After clinching, ears should be flat against caliper, with no clearance.

NOTE: On Eldorado, place brake hose in clip and torque upper ball joint nut to 60 ft. lbs.

Install front wheels and lower vehicle to floor.

CAUTION: Ensure solid brake pedal and full master cylinder before moving vehicle.