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 a: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Caliper pin bolt b: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Pin Bolts
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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: Identifying Brake 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: Identifying Wheel Nuts
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After completing installation, fill reservoir with specified brake fluid and bleed brake system. Check each installed part for oil leakage and perform brake test.