Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FN 3: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Carefully clean before installing.

Check the brake rotors for wear, damage, dimension and damaged threading.

Replace on both sides of axle if worn.

-- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces for the brake pads on the brake carrier and remove any corrosion.

If using the brake pads again, install the marked pads in the same location.

Before pushing back the pistons, extract some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a bleeder bottle

Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE:

With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.

Check the brake fluid level.