Rear
REAR DISC BRAKE PADS
NOTE: If the caliper piston is not completely bottomed out into the caliper, you must do so in order to install the caliper onto the rotor. Use a C-clamp to bottom out caliper piston.
1. Install the brake pads into the caliper by sliding them through the hole in the top of the caliper.
2. Install the anti-rattle clip (3).
NOTE: Hold the anti-rattle clip down with your thumb while tapping the retaining clip into position.
3. Install the retaining pin (4) through the hole in the side of the caliper (2). Tap the pin (4) into the caliper (2) until it is threaded through both brake pads and over the anti-rattle clip (3).
4. Install the brake hose (1) to caliper (2) by holding the brake hose (1) with a wrench and rotating caliper (2) until snug. Fully tighten the brake hose after the caliper is installed.
CAUTION: Verify the brake hose is not twisted or kinked before installing the caliper to the knuckle.
5. Install the caliper to the knuckle. Install the mounting bolts. Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
6. Fill and bleed the brake system.
- Manual bleeding: Brake Bleeding.
- Pressure bleeding: Brake Bleeding.
7. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
WARNING: DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNTIL FIRM BRAKE PEDAL IS OBTAINED.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Pump the brake pedal until the caliper pistons and the brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is achieved.
10. Top off the brake fluid reservoir with new fluid if necessary, and check for leaks.