1. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts that hold the caliper onto the bracket. Then, remove the caliper and support it using a brake caliper hanger or a regular wire coat hanger. Caution: Always support the caliper. Never allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose. This can cause damage to the brake hose.
2. Vehicle: 2012 Kia Optima SX 2.0 Turbo. Found out these use a larger brakes than the standard non-turbo cars. Last year I replaced the front disc brake pads with Raybestos ceramic pads and when I did this I also installed the new stainless steel abutment clips? Where they bridge from one side to the other the clip would rub the top of the caliper.

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Refurbish or Replace ?

How To Install Anti Rattle Brake Clips

What to do...what to do...? Should I use as much aspossible or build up from new? It all depends on the shape of the itemsyou came home from the salvage yard with. Rotors only cost 6 bucks to haveturned, but if they are factory originals and are close to their wear limits,then you're better off spending the extra $25 or so. Calipers can havefrozen pistons, or can leak if they've been on a junk car too long. Thecost of rebuilding them yourself is about $8 less than getting fresh ones fromthe store. Flex brake lines can rot and crack, but may still begood. It's always wise to remove and replace the inner and outer bearings.

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As we have previously reported, independent automotive testing labs on two continents have confirmed that installing new brake hardware with new pads improves braking performance AND decreases brake noise. In January, 2016, researchers in Sweden measured 17 dimensions of a brake clip from a 2014 GMC Sierra, Chevy Tahoe and Buick Regal at 35,000-45,000 miles, at the time of the first brake job.

Installation

Rule of the day: SAFETY!You are working with a 'safety of flight item' for your car. It ismandatory that this be done correctly and safely. You will be putting yourselfat risk by working under the car. You will be driving at high speeds andwill have passengers in your car, as well as ME in the oncoming trafficlane. Do not attempt this if you are not completely comfortable in yourknowledge of vehicle maintenance. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT ISPROVIDED HERE. THIS SITE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. DO THIS MOD ATYOUR OWN RISK! (Have I left out any other disclaimers?) All kidding aside, thisis not swapping headlights or steering wheels....this is SERIOUS SAFETYstuff.

1. Jack up the car and remove wheels. Disconnect flex brake lines at the hard line joint. Pull shock absorber, then remove, or compress the front spring using a spring compressor. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.
2. Remove existing drum system at the spindle joint to the upper and lower ball joints, and the tie rod.
3. Be sure to measure the total length of the tie rod assembly; you will be aiming to install the new tie rod at about the same length. Remove the existing tie rod as it will not fit the Granada spindle.
4. Disconnect the Master cylinder at the brake pedal attach pin, remove the push rod.
5. Disconnect the brake lines from the existing distribution block. Cap remaining connections of lines going to the front and rear..
6. Remove the two screws holding the single master cylinder, and the one screw holding the distribution block to the apron. Remove as an assembly.
7. To install the spindle, the upper and lower arms need to be free to move up and down. This is why the front shocks and springs need to be removed, or the spring at least pulled up and secured. Use tons of caution when working with the spring. Buy or rent a good spring compressor. Don't skimp here.
8. All replaced parts need to be Torqued per the torque values in the Mustang Shop manual.
9. Here are the values for the 1966 unit

After several seasons of off-roading your Jeep’s brakes will probably need replacing. Mud, dust, and small rocks get stuck on the rotors and act like sand paper on your Jeep’s brakes. Matt’s CJ-7 needed a brake job from just such exposure.

We decided to replace the rotors along with the pads to completely freshen up the Jeep’s braking system. The old rotors were pretty chewed up from trail debris. We also figured to replace the inner wheel hub seal since it was apart.

Pre-work parts and tools list

• Brake rotors
• Brake pads
• Seal set
• Grease
• Bearing Packer
• Seal puller
• Torx sockets and other assorted wrenches, sockets, etc…

Procedure

• Jack up the vehicle and place jack stands under the axle. Confirm the Jeep is supported.
• Remove the wheels
• Remove the calipers by loosening the 2 torx bolts. (81 – 86 CJ) 76 – 80 CJ’s use a center bolt that holds a shim that is knocked out by tapping it lightly with a drift.
• Place the calipers out of the way as to not damage the brake lines.
• Remove the old pads from the caliper mount.
• Remove the hub assembly. This Jeep is equipped with Warn Premium lockout hubs. They are removed by removing the end cap, removing the axle snap ring, then removing the hub gear assembly.
• After the hub is removed the outer wheel hub nut can be removed followed by a washer, then remove the inner nut and washer.
• At this point the wheel hub and bearing should pull right off the spindle.

Installing a new seal and preparing the bearings

• Remove the old seal from the back of the wheel hub using a seal puller.
• Remove the outer and inner bearing. If they are in good condition clean the bearings and repack with a quality grease. We used Valvoline Durablend Grease and a bearing packer. A bearing packer is an excellent tool for any do-it-yourselfer. A bearing is placed in the packer and grease is pumped in through a fitting and is forced through the cage filling the bearing with grease.
• Replace the bearings if they are pitted or show signs of wear or water damage.

Removing the rotor and installation of a replacement

• A press would be handy at this point but a heavy hammer and an old lug nut will work fine.
• Place the old lug onto the bolt and tap with the hammer to drive the lug out of the back of the hub.
• After they are all removed the rotor and hub will separate.
• Install the new rotor onto the hub and place a lug bolt into the hole lining up the splines.
• Put a small amount of grease onto the lug bolt’s threads.
• Using an open lug nut with the flat end in against a washer thread the nut until it pulls the lug all the way into the hub.
• Repeat until they are all installed

Hub reassembly

How To Install Anti Rattle Clips On Brake Pads

• Install the packed inner bearing into the back of the hub. Note: the inner bearing is identified by using smaller rollers and a larger diameter center.
• Gently tap the new seal into place.
• Clean the spindle paying attention to the seal contact surface.
• Install the hub onto the spindle. Rotate to confirm a proper seat.
• Grease the inside of the hub filling it with grease.
• Insert the outer bearing into the hub, press it all the way in until the hub is tight.
• Install the inner washer and inner nut. Tighten the nut enough to remove excess play but not interfere with hub movement.
• Install the outer washer and nut. Tighten the outer nut to prevent movement of the inner nut.
• Install the lockout hub gear assembly and axle snap ring. Install the hub cap.

Brake Pad Anti Rattle Clips Install

Installing the new brake pads

• Clean the rotors to remove grease and dirt.
• Install the pads and the anti-rattle clips into the caliper mounts. Note: The inner pad is slightly smaller than the outer.
• Using a clamp squeeze the caliper’s reservoir to press the piston back into the caliper.
  Install the caliper back onto the mount an tighten the bolts.
• Pump the brakes a few times to allow the calipers to adjust.
• Install the wheels and test.
• Re-torque the lug nuts to verify tightness after a short drive to assure that the lug bolts have seated tightly.
• Drive the Jeep for a bit, check the wheel hub (by touching it) for excessive heat. If it is hot the bearing may be installed too tightly. It would be necessary to disassemble the wheel to correct this.

How To Install Disc Brake Anti Rattle Clips

This Jeep is ready for a new season of tackling the trails. It is comforting knowing the brakes are going to stop and the bearings are well lubed and sealed.