Installation Procedure
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- Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and bracket threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes of the caliper bracket with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the brake caliper bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the filled area of the bolts.
- Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
- Install the disc brake caliper bracket (1).
- Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 230 N.m (170 lb ft).
- Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and corrosion.
- Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the mating surfaces of the bake caliper bracket only.
- Install the disc brake pad springs (1).
- Install the disc brake pads (1).
- Install the disc brake caliper.
- Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (6-Lug Wheel) .
NOTE:
If reusing the brake caliper bracket bolts, the threads of the caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of residue and debris prior to the application of threadlocker to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
If reinstalling the original disc brake pads, note the location of the brake pads for proper installation.