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Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install caliper to caliper carrier.
  2. 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
    G00797286Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. 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
    G00797287Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. 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
    G00797288Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. After completing installation, fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. Perform brake test and check each installed part for oil leakage.