Brake pad changing tips?
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The answer is note 6
FRONT
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® 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 N·m (245 in. lbs.)
6. Install the caliper slide pin bolts (2). Tighten to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.)
7. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.
8. Bleed 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. (Refer to 05 - Brakes - Standard Procedure) .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly, (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels/Wheels - Standard Procedure) .
10. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
FRONT
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® 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 N·m (245 in. lbs.)
6. Install the caliper slide pin bolts (2). Tighten to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.)
7. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.
8. Bleed 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. (Refer to 05 - Brakes - Standard Procedure) .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly, (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels/Wheels - Standard Procedure) .
10. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Last edited by Pedro Dog; Oct 28, 2012 at 07:59 PM.
