Removal And Installation: Installation
CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper onto the adapter bracket to avoid damaging the guide pin boots.
NOTE:
Installation process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
- Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the piston. Place a wood block over the piston before installing the C-clamp to avoid damaging the piston.
- Position the brake caliper to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the brake caliper bolts (2) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the banjo bolt (1) connecting the flex brake line to the brake caliper. Install NEW brake hose washers on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt (1) is placed through fitting and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed the brakes. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads.