Installing the Brake Pads

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Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right Brake Pads

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NOTE: The rear brake pads on the piston side for the XC90 are different on the left and right-hand sides. The brake pads are marked with an arrow indicating the direction of the disc and with an L for the left-hand side and an R for the right-hand side.

Fig 2: Brake Caliper

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Press piston back into cylinder on brake caliper.

Check that the dust cover is correctly positioned.

Install:

new brake pads
the brake caliper.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Retaining Springs And Locating Pins For Brake Pads

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NOTE: Check the rubber sleeves of the locating pins. Replace if necessary.

Insert the locating pins in the rubber sleeves.

Tighten the locating pins. Tighten. See Tightening Torque .

Install protective caps (1).

Install the retaining spring (3).