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7 . Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Make sure that the pad retainers are installed in the
correct positions.
PAD RETAINERS
Apply Molykote M77 to both sides of the shims and
to the back of the pads, Wipe excess grease off the
s n r m s .
Install the brake pads and pad shims on the caliper
bracket. Install the inner pad with its wear indicator
facing downward.
r When reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prsvent
loss of braking efficiency.
. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop,
ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
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Apply Molykote
[I77 grease to
both sides of the
PADS shim.
Apply Molykote
M77 grease to
both sides of the
Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into place in the
cylinder, then align the cutout in the piston with the
tab on the inner pad by turning the piston back.
CAUTION: Lubricato th€ boot with rubbor grease
to avoid twisting the piston boot. lf the piston boot
is twist€d, back it out so it sits properly.
Install the brake caliper.
lnstall and tighten the caliper mounting bolts,
15. Installthe caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELD
After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brakes work, then road-test.
N O T E : E n g a g e m e n t o f t h e b r a k e m a y . e q u i r e a
greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads
have been replaced as a set. Several applications of
the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.
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