Clean And Lubricate Brake Calipers (Performance Brakes) (Maintenance): Procedure

Place the vehicle on the 2-post lift.
Tip: Ensure the vehicle is not charging.
Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
On the touchscreen, tap Controls > Service > Towing to place the vehicle into tow mode.
Remove all the four wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
Disconnect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.

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Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear knuckle, and hang the caliper from body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
- External Torx E18
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Remove the LH rear brake pads (x2) from the LH rear brake caliper.

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Clean the LH rear brake caliper bracket abutment clips (x2) with soapy water.

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Install the LH rear brake pads (x2) onto the LH rear brake caliper.

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Remove the S-hook from the vehicle, and install new bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear knuckle.
83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
- External Torx E18
- Ratchet/torque wrench
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the flexible brake hose, make sure that the brake hose can bend forward and does not make contact with the wheel arch liner when the vehicle is lowered.

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Connect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.

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Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the RH rear brake pads.
Release the bolt that attaches the RH front brake hose bracket to knuckle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm socket
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front brake caliper to the RH front knuckle, and hang the caliper from body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
- External Torx E18
- Breaker bar
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Remove the RH front brake pads (x2) from the RH front brake caliper.

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Remove the RH anti-rattle spring from the caliper.

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Use soapy water to clean the RH front caliper and the anti-rattle spring.

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Grease the RH front brake pad contact points.
NOTE: Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant to the top and bottom contact points.

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Install the RH anti-rattle spring onto the front caliper.

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Install the RH front brake pads (x2) to the caliper.

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Install new bolts (x2) that attach the RH front brake caliper to the RH front knuckle.
94 N.m (69.3 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
- External Torx E18
- Breaker bar
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Install the bolt that attaches the RH front brake hose bracket to the knuckle.
5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm socket
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Repeat step 13 through step 22 for the LH front brake pads.
Install all the four wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
Hold the brake pedal and tap Transport Mode on the touchscreen to disable the EPB service mode.
Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.