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Disc Brake Pads: Installation

NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
NOTE: Before installing new brake pads, wipe the outside surface of the caliper boot clean. Use denatured alcohol.
  1. Bottom the piston into the caliper bore. If installing new brake pads, use a C-clamp in order to clamp the piston at the same time. Use a metal plate or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
    2. NOTE: Lift the inner edge caliper boot next to the piston. Press out any trapped air. The boot must lay flat below the level of the piston face.
  2. Install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket.
    3. NOTE: Inner and outer brake pads must be new or parallel. Parking brake adjustment is not valid with tapered pads, and may cause caliper/parking brake binding. This will result in overheating and possible damage of the brake linings, rotor, and/or caliper.
    NOTE: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the leading edge (upward) of the pad during forward wheel rotation.
  3. Install the pads (5) to the caliper anchor bracket. See Figure.
    4. NOTE: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
  4. Swing the caliper (3) down onto the pads.
  5. Lubricate the caliper bolts with silicone grease. Do not lubricate the threads. Install the lower caliper bolt. Tighten the caliper bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Remove the wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub.
  7. Install the tires and the wheels. Align the previous marks on the wheel and the hub. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
  10. Apply the brake pedal approximately 3 times in order to seat the pads.
  11. Burnish the pads and the rotors. Burnish the new braking surface after the brake pads have been replaced. Burnish the new braking surface after the rotors have been refinished or replaced. Burnish the new braking surface by making 20 stops from 30 MPH (48 km/h). Use medium to firm pressure on the brake pedal. Do not overheat the brakes.
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