Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper Bracket

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Install the brake caliper bracket (1).
Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the caliper bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
- Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pad Springs

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Install the brake pad springs (1).

Fig 4: Illustrating Brake Caliper & Disc Brake Pads

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Install the outer brake pad (1).
Install the inner brake pad (2).

Fig 5: View Of Caliper Guide Pins

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Position the brake caliper to the bracket and loosely install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary, install and tighten the guide pin bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .