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Use only methylated spirits to clean brake caliper housing.

Installing

Note:  Before inserting new brake pads, push pistons back into cylinder with the resetting tool. Before pushing the pistons back, draw off brake fluid
the reservoir using a bleeder bottle. Otherwise (particularly if reservoir has been topped off) fluid will overflow and cause damage.

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Push back pistons.

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Install brake pad with retaining spring in caliper housing (pistons). 

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Install outer brake pad on brake carrier.

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Secure brake caliper housing to brake carrier with two guide pins. 

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Install both caps.

Note:  Upper cap is combined with wiring retainer for pad wear indicator.

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