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Front Brake Rotors - Calipers and Pads - Service Front Brake Pad Kit - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Apply an even layer of Silaramic grease to the left and right side edges of the LH front brake pads.
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  2. Install the LH front brake pads to the LH front brake caliper.
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  3. Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant to the LH front brake caliper retaining pins.
  4. Install the brake pad retaining pins that attach the anti-rattle spring to the LH front brake caliper.
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  5. Repeat step  1 through step  4 to install the RH front brake pads.
  6. Install the LH and RH front wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  7. Pump the brake pedal 3-5 times to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
  8. Check the brake fluid reservoir and top off as necessary.
  9. Remove the absorbent material from underneath the brake booster and reservoir area.
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.
  12. Perform one  of the following:
    • If the brake pads were not replaced in this procedure, perform a road test using a series of aggressive stops and make sure that there is proper brake pedal feel and brake performance.
      NOTE: Add test drive correction code 00040100 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
    • If the brake pads were replaced in this procedure, perform the brake pad burnishing procedure. See BRAKE PADS - BURNISHING .
      NOTE: Add the correction code for brake pad burnishing 33013000 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.