Caliper Installation

For additional information see Installation Notes. Fundamentals and Basics

Inboard Shoe And Retaining Spring:

Disc Brake Caliper Assembly:

Installing Outboard Shoe And Lining:

1. Install inboard shoe and lining (7) by snapping shoe retaining sprlng (14) into piston (5) inside diameter. Shoe must lay flat against piston.
2. Install outboard shoe and lining (8) with wear sensor (9) at leading edge of shoe. During forward wheel rotation, the back of the shoe must lay flat against caliper.
3. Liberally coat inside diameter of bushings (2) with silicone grease.

Caliper To Bracket Clearance:

4. Position caliper assembly over disc and align mounting bolt holes (12). If brake hoses were not disconnected during removal, use care not to kink hoses during installation.
5. Install mounting bolts and tighten to 51 Nm (38 lbs. ft.).
6. Check clearance between caliper (10) and stops on the bracket (12). Clearance should be 0.13 to 0.30 mm (0.005 to 0.012 inch).
If necessary, remove caliper and file ends of the stops on the bracket (12) to provide proper clearance.
7. Install inlet fitting, if removed and torque to 45 Nm (33 lbs. ft.).
8. Fill master cylinder. Bleed brake system if brake line was disconnected and recheck master cylinder fluid level.
9. Apply a firm force three times to brake pedal to seat linings.

Clinching Procedure (Step 1):

Clinching Procedure (Step 2):

10. Pry up on outboard shoe with large flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool between outboard shoe flange and hat section of rotor. Keep tool wedged in place during the following step.
11. Hold moderate force on brake pedal and clinch outboard shoe tabs (13) using procedure shown in image. Outboard shoe should be locked tightly in position.
12. Remove wheel nuts securing rotor to hub and bearing assembly.
13. Install tire and wheel assembly, aligning previous marks.
14. Lower vehicle and torque wheels.

CAUTION: Before moving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to be sure it is firm. Do not move vehicle until a firm pedal is obtained.

15. Check brake operation.