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Installation Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .
    NOTE: Refer to Adding Fluid to the Brake System Notice .
    NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice .
  1. Clean the piston to brake pad contact faces as required.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Heavy Mechanics Wire, Brake Caliper, Anchor Plate, Brake Pads & Retainers
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  2. Install the brake pad retainers (5) to the brake caliper anchor plate (3).
    3. IMPORTANT: The brake pads (4) are marked as inner and outer only. Failure to install the brake pads (4) in their correct position will cause the brake pads (4) not to seat correctly in the brake caliper (2).
  3. Install the brake pads (4) to the brake caliper anchor plate (3).
    4. NOTE: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.
  4. Remove the mechanics wire (1) or equivalent, and rotate the brake caliper (2) into position over the brake pads (4) and to the brake caliper anchor plate (3).

    Make sure the brake hose is correctly located in its mounting bracket.

    5. Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Lower Guide Pin Bolt
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the NEW lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 42 Nm (31 lb ft).

  6. Remove the two wheel nuts retaining the brake disc to the hub.
  7. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  9. With the engine off, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  11. Repeat steps  9 and  10 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will correctly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  12. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the correct level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
  13. Burnish (bed in) the brake pads and brake discs. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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