Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install caliper to caliper carrier.
Torque caliper pin bolts (1) to specifications.
NOTE: Make sure that boots are fit into groove securely.

Tightening torque

Caliper pin bolt (c): 27 N.m (2.7 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Tightening Caliper Pin Bolt
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Install brake flexible hose as shown and torque hose mounting bolt (1) to specification.
Tightening torque

Flexible hose bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Tightening Flexible Hose Bolt
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Torque wheel nuts to specification.
Tightening torque

Wheel nut (a): 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Tightening Wheel Nut
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After completing installation, fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. Perform brake test and check each installed part for oil leakage.