Disc Brake Caliper - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Petroleum based grease should not be used on any of the rubber components of the caliper, Use only Non-Petroleum based grease.





NOTE: Clean slide pin bores thoroughly to remove any old grease.

NOTE: Use grease packets included with kit or Dow Corning-807(R) grease.

1. Thoroughly coat the new slide pins (3) on all working surfaces.
2. Install the boot (2) onto the slide pin (3) and then insert into the adapter (1).
3. Push the pin (3) all the way into the adapter (1) and carefully expel the trapped air by gently pushing on the boot (2) near the slide pin head (3).




NOTE: Install a new copper washers on the banjo bolt when installing

4. Install the disc brake caliper (1) to the brake caliper adapter (2).




5. Install the banjo bolt (4) with new copper washers to the caliper (6). Tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
6. Install the caliper slide pin bolts (2). Tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
7. Bleed the base brake system, Brake Bleeding.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly, Removal and Replacement.
9. Lower the vehicle.