Chapter 6 - Hydraulic Brakes
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11. Bleed the hydraulic system, if necessary.
12. Install the wheels, and lower the vehicle to the
ground.
13. Test-drive the vehicle in a safe area before
returning it to service.
Torque specifications for Brake Pads section:
* Apply anti-seize compound
** Apply releasable thread locking compound
Item ft-lbs N-m
Caliper slide pins* 22-26 30-35
Caliper bracket bolts** 22-26 30-35
Lug nuts 65-75 88-102
Component Repair: Brake calipers
1. Remove the brake caliper as described previ-
ously in the AT-WHEEL COMPONENTS section
of this manual.
2. Remove and inspect the slide bushings that go
over the mounting pins. See Figure 6.20.
NOTE: Clean any light corrosion with a Scotch-
Brite®
pad or similar product.
3. Upon removal of the slide bushings remove and
inspect the O-rings.
Replace any O-ring that shows signs of wear.
See Figure 6.21.
4. Secure the caliper in a vise making sure not to
damage the casting or distort the bore.
Figure 6.20
Brake caliper
Slide bushings
Figure 6.21
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