Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Always replace brake pads on the same axle at the same time.
- Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.
- Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
- Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.
-- If the brake pads are being replaced, check the brake rotors for wear and damage.
- Brake rotor wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES .
Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.
Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing may become impaired.
- Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.
- Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
- Check the protective caps of the brake caliper pistons for damage and install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FOUR-PISTON BRAKE .
There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.
- Check the brake fluid level before pushing the brake caliper piston back into the brake cylinders.
-- If the brake fluid is up to the "MAX" marking on used brake pads, it must be extracted.
- Use the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit :VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
-- Use the Piston Resetting Tool :T10145 to press the brake caliper piston completely back into the brake caliper.
-- Clean the brake caliper -1- at the contact surfaces -arrows- for the anti-friction plates.
-- Install the anti-friction plates. Refer to Figure.
-- If equipped, remove the protective film from the backing plate of the brake pad.
-- If reusing the old brake pads, install the labeled brake pads in the same location.
-- Bring the brake pads into their installation position. Refer to Figure.
-- Install the spring bracket. Refer to Figure.
-- Install the brake caliper with the brake pads installed. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH .
-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.
Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.
-- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.