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Installation Tips

Quick Tips for installing brake pads

Customers expect quiet, clean, dependable, and safe brakes. The following reminders will help get the best installation results.

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Rotors should be replaced or resurfaced with a fine, nondirectional finish.
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Wash rotor with non-detergent (clear) liquid cleanser and warm water.
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Do not touch, or contaminate friction material.
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Lubricate sliding surfaces and back of pad with brake lubricant.
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Inspect all components. Replace worn hardware, including pad installation clips.
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Open bleeder and then compress piston. Do not hammer to set pads in place.
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Torque lug nuts using star pattern.
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High-speed break-in is NOT required or recommended. Follow manufacturer’s recommendation.
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Check temperature of all four brakes to ensure balanced braking effort.

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