Installation Procedure
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- Clean the park brake shoes using denatured alcohol.
- Dry the park shoes using non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Lubricate the contact area between the park brake shoe and the backing plate with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
- Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.
- Install the brake rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pushing the rotor on the axle flange.
- Install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir, if needed. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
- Burnish replaced or refinished rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
IMPORTANT:
It maybe necessary to readjust the park brake shoes to allow the brake rotor to be reinstalled.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the rotor to axle flange relationships marks are aligned, if the brake rotor has been refinished, after the brake rotor is installed.
CAUTION:
Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.