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Installation

Fig. 12 Caliper & anchor plate abutment surfaces:




Fig. 13 Installing inboard brake shoe anti-rattle spring:





1.
Clean and lubricate abutment surfaces of caliper and the anchor plate with a suitable molydisulfide grease.
2.
Install inboard brake shoe anti-rattle spring on brake shoe rear flange, ensure looped section of clip is facing away from rotor. Install Teflon slipper plate on leading anchor abutment surface, if equipped.


Fig. 6 Removing or installing inboard brake shoe:




Fig. 7 Removing or installing outboard brake shoe:





3.
Install inboard brake shoe on caliper anchor plate.
4.
Install outboard brake shoe in caliper. Ensure the shoe flange is seated fully into outboard arms or caliper. It may be necessary to use a hammer to seat the shoe.
5.
Place caliper assembly over rotor and position in caliper anchor plate. Ensure dust boot is not torn or incorrectly positioned by inboard brake shoe during caliper installation.
6.
Align caliper with anchor plate abutment surfaces, then insert support key and spring between abutment surfaces, then insert support key and spring between abutment surfaces at the trailing end of caliper and anchor plate. With a hammer and brass drift, drive caliper support key and spring into position, then install and torque support key retaining screw to 15 ft. lbs.
7.
Refill master cylinder to within 1/4 inch of rim. Press brake pedal several times to seat shoes.
8.
Install front wheels and lower vehicle.