Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When installing new brake components, be sure to use correct parts. Parts designed for BR4 Performance Brake System must not be mixed with other brake systems. These parts, similar in appearance, can be easily identified. Hydraulic/Mechanical - Description - Front Disc Brakes





1. Install the disc brake caliper adapter on the steering knuckle.
2. Install the two bolts (2) securing the disc brake caliper adapter to the steering knuckle. Tighten the bolts to 104 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).




3. Attach the two abutment shims (5) to the adapter (4) fitting the contour of each shim to the adapter's contour.
4. Place the inboard (2) and outboard (3) brake pads into the abutment shims clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter as shown. The pad with the wear indicator attached is the inboard.




CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots on the caliper guide pins.

5. Install the disc brake caliper over the brake pads on the brake caliper adapter. Make sure the springs on the pads do not get caught in the hole formed into the center of the caliper housing.
6. Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).




7. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.