Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Install the inner brake pad -2- and outer -3- in the brake carrier.

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-- Attach the brake caliper.

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-- Install the caps -arrows-.

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-- Install the brake pads spring -1- in the brake caliper opening -arrow-.

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the spring is seated correctly in the holes on the brake caliper.

After the pistons have been driven out, the basic setting must take place with the brake system using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Perform the basic setting of the brake system using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Install the wheels.

CAUTION:

Check the brake fluid level after replacing the brake pad.