Single Pistion

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary. Front

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

1. Completely retract caliper piston back into bore of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may be used to retract piston, first placing a wood block over piston before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
2. Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing.





3. Slide caliper over brake pads and onto caliper adapter (3).

CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread caliper guide pin bolts (2) when they are installed.

4. Align caliper mounting holes with guide pins, then install guide pin bolts (2). While holding guide pins from turning, tighten bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





5. Install banjo bolt (6) attaching brake hose (1) to caliper (5). Install NEW washers (7) on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt is placed through fitting. Thread banjo bolt into caliper and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





6. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.). Tires And Wheels - Installation
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove brake pedal holding tool.





9. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.





10. Bleed (1) the area of repair for the brake system. If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of repair then a base bleed system must be performed.Service and Repair
11. Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.