ION L4-2.4L (2007)
17. Install a large C-clamp (1) over the body of the brake caliper (3), with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against an old
inboard brake pad (2) or a wood block installed against the caliper piston.
18. Tighten the C-clamp (1) evenly until the caliper piston is compressed completely into the caliper bore.
19. Remove the C-clamp and the old brake pad or wood block from the caliper.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2) only.
2. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
Important: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the
brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
3. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
4. Remove the support, and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
