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1. Choose an area sufficiently large to
safely accelerate to 30-40 mph and
to brake to a stop.
NOTE: This procedure can also be
accomplished using a shielded jack
stand.
2. Accelerate to 30-40 mph; then com-
press brake lever to decelerate to a stop.
NOTE: Lightly apply the brake lever
to come to an easy stop; do not over-
apply brakes or “lock up” the track.
3. Repeat procedure 10-15 times
allowing some cooling between
stops.
NOTE: Do not repeat too soon or
too aggressively as to get the brake
disc “red hot.”
NOTE: This procedure stabilizes
the pad material and extends the life
of the pads.
Chain Tension
1. Remove both access panels; then
remove the hood.
2. Remove the five torx screws and
washers securing the turbo heat
shield to the turbo. Remove the
shield.
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3. Remove the six torx screws securing
the resonator to the turbo; then
remove the spring securing the reso-
nator. Remove the resonator and
account for a gasket.
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4. Loosen the jam nut.
5. Turn the chain tension adjustment
bolt clockwise until it is finger tight;
then loosen it 1 1/2 turns.
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6. While holding the bolt with a wrench,
tighten the jam nut to 18 ft-lb.
7. Install the resonator and secure using
the existing gasket, spring, and torx
screws. Tighten to 9 ft-lb then to 18 ft-
lb in a crisscross pattern.
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8. Install the turbo heat shield and secure
using the existing screws and wash-
ers. Tighten securely.
9. Install the hood and access panels.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a sud-
den stop will be required until the
brake pads are properly burnished.
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