Rear Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Replace the brake carrier bolts after removing.
Health Risk.
- Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.
Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.
-- Tighten the new brake carrier bolts -arrows-.
Make sure that the wire and brake hose are routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- Install the brake pad wear indicator sensor wire. Refer to REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the rear wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
-- Drive the parking brake motors up using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester by following the instructions in the display.
Risk of accident!
- 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.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.