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Brake Pads - (Vehicles With: Standard Brakes): Installation

    WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
  1. Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
  2. Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
    3. CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
    CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the plain slide pin is installed to the upper part of the caliper and the bushed slide pin is installed to the lower part. 
  3. Check the slide pins for correct operation.
    4. CAUTION: Check the brake fluid reservoir level before pushing the piston back, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
    NOTE: As the piston is pushed back into the caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will rise. Do not allow the reservoir to overflow.
  4. Press the pistons into the caliper housing.
    5. NOTE: Make sure that the plain clip is installed to the bottom part of the caliper and the rubber coated clip is installed to the upper part. 
  5. Install the brake pads.
    • Install the 2 clips.
  6. Apply a suitable amount of the supplied grease to the caliper, as illustrated.
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    7. NOTE: Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.
  7. Install the brake pads.
  8. Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
    • Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
  9. Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
    10. NOTE: This step is only required if a new wear indicator harness is installed.
  10. LH side front: Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness electrical connection.
    11. NOTE: This step is only required if a new wear indicator harness is installed.
  11. Install the front LH fender splash shield. Refer to Fender Splash Shield information.
  12. LH side front: Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness.
    13. NOTE: Tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown:
  13. Install the wheels and tires.
    • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
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  14. Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.
  15. Refer to Brake Pad Bedding-In information.
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