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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

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  1. Apply Thread Locking Adhesive (74-96-268) to brake caliper retaining bolts and install the brake caliper.
  2. Tighten the 2 front caliper retaining bolts degrees to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    NOTE: Pay attention to how the hose is turned so that it is not installed incorrectly.
  3. Install the brake hose to the brake caliper. Tighten brake hose banjo bolt 30 (40) to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Remove the brake pedal clamp and install fuse No. 6 in the instrument panel electrical center.
  5. Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
  6. Install the wheel. Tightening to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Lower the car and depress the brake pedal to press out the brake pistons. Top off with DOT 4 brake fluid as necessary.
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