Installation - Front Disc Brake Caliper (Continental Teves Brakes)

INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER (CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES)

CAUTION: TRW and Continental Teves brake calipers are not interchangeable. Each caliper is specifically designed for the unique brake system. If calipers are interchanged, improper performance, noise and increased stopping distance can occur.

1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into piston bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the piston if necessary. Place a wood block over the piston before installing the C-clamp to avoid damaging the piston.

CAUTION: Use care when installing the brake caliper assembly onto the steering knuckle, so that the seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.

2. Carefully position the brake caliper and shoes over the brake rotor and adapter.
3. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to a torque of 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Extreme caution should be taken not to cross thread the caliper guide pin bolts.
4. Install the anti-rattle clip on the outboard side of the caliper. Start the clip into the holes on the caliper, then stretch the clip legs past the abutments on the caliper adapter.

CAUTION: When connecting the brake hose to the caliper, install new brake hose to caliper special copper washers.

5. Install the brake hose on the caliper. To do this, first place one NEW special fitting washer on each side of the hose fitting, then slide the banjo bolt through the fitting. Next, thread the banjo bolt into the threaded port on the rear of the brake caliper. Tighten the banjo bolt to a torque of 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification, then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the brake pedal depressor (holding) tool.
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake circuit to the brake caliper.
10. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.