Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Caliper Bracket Bushings

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Install the guide pin seals on the mounting bracket.
If the guide pins and brake pad retaining clips are to be reused, use denatured alcohol to clean them.
Dry the brake guide pins and brake pad retaining clips with non-lubricated, filtered air.

Fig 2: View Of Brake Caliper Guide Pin

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Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply the lubricant to the brake pad retaining clips.

Fig 3: View Of Caliper Mounting Bracket & Rotor

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Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the caliper mounting bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper mounting bracket bolts to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Caliper Bracket

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Install the rear brake pad hardware to the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Fig 5: Caliper Mounting View

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Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Fig 6: View Of Caliper To Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Install the rear brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension.
Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

CAUTION: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.