Things You'll Need:
- Ratchet
- Screwdriver
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Step 1
Grab the caliper bridge and one of the bolts. It's what fits around the rotor or disc, and the caliper mounts to. Using your knee to hold the rotor, slide the caliper bridge on and stick the bolt through, just enough to get the thread started. Four or five threads is enough.
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Step 2
Start the second bolt in the same way. If you start both bolts by hand before tightening them, it will prevent you from having to loosen the first bolt in order to start the second bolt. Ensure your holes are aligned to prevent threading issues.
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Step 3
Run them both down as far as you can manually, after they are both lined up right. Use a ratchet to tighten both bolts the rest of the way down. Torque to the specifications in your vehicle repair manual, usually about 104 pounds or as tight as you would do your wheel studs.
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Step 4
Use a screwdriver and scrape away any excessive rust off the top, bottom, inside and outside of your mounting surfaces. Do not use any lock-tite or petroleum-based solvents on your braking system. Only use brake cleaner when necessary.
