Front Brake Pads: Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.
- Clean the brake pad-to-anchor plate contact surfaces.
- Install the new brake pad clips.
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NOTE: Make sure to apply the grease supplied with the brake pad kit to the brake pad-to-anchor plate contact points.
Clean the brake pad-to-anchor plate contact surfaces and apply the grease supplied with the brake pad kit.
- Install the new brake pads.
- Install the brake caliper and tighten the guide pin bolts.
Torque: M8 :: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm) M10 :: 34 lb.ft (46 Nm)
- Depress the brake pedal, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up as necessary with brake fluid. Refer to: Specifications .
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .