Caliper, Disc Brake, Front: Installation
CAUTION:
Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing caliper onto disc brake adapter to avoid damaging boots on caliper guide pins.
- Completely retract caliper pistons back into bores of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may also be used to retract pistons, first placing a wood block over piston before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
- Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing.CAUTION:
Extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread caliper guide pin bolts (2) when they are installed.
- Install the caliper (6) over brake pads and onto caliper adapter (3).
- Align the brake caliper guide pin bolts (4) with the brake caliper adaptor. While holding guide pins from turning, tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the brake hose to brake caliper banjo bolt (5). Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Install NEW washers on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt (5) is placed through fitting.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed braking system. Refer to BASE BRAKE BLEEDING .
- Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.
