Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Install the inner brake pad -2- and outer -3- in the brake carrier.

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-- Attach the brake caliper.

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-- Install the caps -arrows-.

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-- Install the brake pads spring in the brake caliper opening -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Retaining Spring, Brake Caliper Housing And Screwdriver

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NOTE:

Make sure that the spring is seated correctly in the holes on the brake caliper.

After driving the pistons out using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, a basic setting of the brake system must be performed.

-- Perform the basic setting of the brake system using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Install the wheels.