Wilwood Combination Parking Brake Caliper Rear Brake Kit - Manual (Page 5)

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Assembly Instructions (Continued)
•NOTE: OEM rubber brake hoses generally cannot be adapted to Wilwood calipers. The caliper inlet fitting is a M10 x 1.0 banjo. The
preferred method is to use steel adapter fittings at the caliper, either straight, 45 or 90 degree and enough steel braided line to allow
for full suspension travel and turning radius, lock to lock. Carefully route lines to prevent contact with moving suspension, brake
or wheel components. Wilwood hose kits are designed for use in many different vehicle applications and it is the installer's
responsibility to properly route and ensure adequate clearance and retention for brake hose components.
•Specified brake hose kits may not work with all Years, Makes and Models of vehicle that this brake kit is applicable to, due to possible
OEM manufacturing changes during a production vehicle's life. It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that all fittings and hoses are
the correct size and length, to ensure proper sealing and that they will not be subject to crimping, strain and abrasion from vibration or
interference with suspension components, brake rotor or wheel.
•In absence of specific instructions for brake line routing, the installer must use his best professional judgment on correct routing and
retention of lines to ensure safe operation. Test vehicle brake system per the 'minimum test' procedure stated within this document
before driving. After road testing, inspect for leaks and interference. Initially after install and testing, perform frequent checks of the
vehicle brake system and lines before driving, to confirm that there is no undue wear or interference not apparent from the initial test.
Afterwards, perform periodic inspections for function, leaks and wear in a interval relative to the usage of vehicle.
• Repeat this entire procedure for the other wheel.
• Bleed the brake system. Reference the general information and recommendations on page 6 for proper bleeding instructions.
• NOTE: The parking brake lock is cable actuated. Connections are made with common cable ends that use 1/2” cable housing on the
stop bracket, and a 1/8” to 9/64” cable with a crimped or welded ball end. The caliper will accept the original equipment cable on some
vehicles. For other vehicles, new cable ends must be ordered to adapt the caliper to the vehicle’s original cable system. For custom
installations, aftermarket hand brake kit suppliers can easily configure the cable with the correct attachment end.
• Install new parking brake cable (not included with kit). Wilwood offers a generic style parking brake cable kit, P/N 330-9371 and adapters,
2 required (please call for specific application) for this kit which can be ordered separately from your local Wilwood dealer or by calling
Wilwood customer service at (805) 388-1188. NOTE: Original equipment cable will not adapt to Wilwood calipers.
• Remove the lug nuts that were used to hold the hat/rotor assembly in place during caliper installation. Install the wheel and torque the
lug nuts to OEM specifications.
• Depress and hold brake pedal using moderate leg pressure. While maintaining leg pressure on the pedal, completely engage and
disengage parking brake lever until lever tension becomes consistent. This will set the adjusting mechanism for the parking brake while
tightening the lever feel.
• Bed in your brake pads per the procedure on page 7.
• After brake pads have been bedded, test the parking brake function on a slight slope. Depress brake pedal, then apply parking brake.
Release brake pedal.