Disc Brake Caliper - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Front brake caliper shown, rear calipers similar.

NOTE: DO NOT add grease to guide pins, pin bushings, housing shoe face or anchor bracket rails. Clean anchor bracket rails and housing shoe face with brake cleaner prior to assembly of new linings.






NOTE: Brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (1) should be free from debris.

1. Position the brake caliper/pads and tighten the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (1) to:
a. Front - 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
b. Rear - 27.5 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
2. Install the caliper slide bolt dust shields.

CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening banjo bolt.

3. Install brake hose (3) to caliper (2) with new copper washers and tighten banjo bolt (4) to 30 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the brake caliper tension clip (1)
5. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.
6. Bleed the area of repair for the brake system, If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of repair then a base bleed system must be performed.Service and Repair.
7. Install wheel and tire assembly Service and Repair.
8. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
9. Verify brake fluid level is correct.