Identify the car and brakes
Record model, year, trim, VIN/chassis, axle, disc diameter and thickness. For rear kits, identify the parking-brake type.
Check an OE reference →Brake caliper installation
& fitment checklist.
A practical reference for the workshop: prepare the vehicle record, check the kit against the car and document anything that does not match.
Before you begin
- Have the approved kit specification.
- Use the vehicle manual and exact kit instructions.
- Check the actual wheel and rear parking brake.
Prepared by SteedLuxParts · Use with a qualified brake installer. Torque, fluid, bleeding and EPB procedures follow the exact vehicle and kit.
01 / Prepare the vehicle record
Before the kit reaches the workshop.
A qualified brake installer should review the exact vehicle and kit instructions. Ask for missing specifications before parts are fitted.
Check the actual wheel
Record wheel diameter, width, offset and spoke/barrel profile. Use the kit clearance template if supplied; diameter alone does not approve fitment.
Measurement checklist →Confirm the instructions
Obtain the kit-specific torque values and the vehicle's fluid, bleeding, ABS and EPB service procedures. Universal numbers do not belong on a multi-vehicle checklist.
Ask for technical instructions →02 / Workshop checklist
Inspect. Trial fit. Record.
Then complete the service procedure.
Use the stop conditions below to identify a problem while the parts and labels can still be compared with the order. They are inspection prompts, not step-by-step fitting instructions.
| Stage | Check and record | Stop and request review if… |
|---|---|---|
| Unpack | Compare labels, axle/side, calipers, rotors, brackets, pads, hoses and hardware with the packing list. | A part is damaged, missing, or different from the approved specification. |
| Mounting & alignment | Check hub contact surfaces, rotor seating, bracket alignment and caliper position against the kit instructions. | Holes do not align, the rotor is not seated, or the caliper/rotor position is uncertain. |
| Wheel & hose clearance | Trial fit the actual wheel. Check spoke/barrel clearance, hose routing and movement through the required steering and suspension range. | There is contact, rubbing, stretching, kinking or uncertain clearance. |
| Fluid & service procedure | Follow the specified fluid, bleeding sequence, ABS/EPB procedures and tightening values for that vehicle and kit. | Instructions are missing, a leak is present, the pedal is abnormal or a warning persists. |
| Installer sign-off | Record final fastener checks, leak/clearance inspection, parking-brake function and the required controlled test and bedding procedure. | Any unresolved fitment, braking or parking-brake fault remains. |
Keep the approved geometry. Do not grind a caliper, redrill a bracket, change hardware or add a spacer to resolve an unexplained mismatch. Document the problem and request a vehicle-specific technical review.
03 / A useful support record
If something does not match, show the whole setup.
- Order & label. Order reference, product label, side/axle and approved configuration.
- Wide view. Wheel off, showing the hub, rotor, bracket, caliper and hose.
- Exact issue. Close-up of the contact point with a ruler or stated measurement.
- Wheel details. Size, width, offset and photos of the spoke and inner barrel.
- Arrival condition. Carton, shipping label and inner packing before disposal.
04 / After arrival
Keep the shipment and installation records together.
For damage, wrong parts or a return review, retain packaging and contact support with the order reference. The published policy and the written order set the applicable terms.
Before you decide
Workshop questions, answered.
When a measurement or part version is uncertain, send the vehicle record and a clear photo. We will identify what still needs checking.
Can wheel diameter alone confirm a brake kit fits?
No. Spoke shape, inner barrel, offset, rotor diameter and thickness, bracket geometry and hub details also matter. Trial fit with the actual wheel and use a clearance template where one is supplied for the kit.
Where do I find tightening torque, brake fluid and bleeding instructions?
Use the vehicle service manual and the instructions supplied for the exact kit. Torque, fluid specification, bleeding sequence and any ABS service procedure vary by application. Request missing instructions before installation; this checklist does not supply universal values.
What changes when a vehicle has an electronic parking brake?
The installer must identify the rear parking-brake layout and follow the vehicle-specific service procedure, including service mode, motor handling and calibration where required. An EPB kit is not interchangeable with a cable or drum-in-hat layout without a confirmed conversion design.
What should I do if a bracket, hose or wheel does not clear?
Stop work before modification or road use. Keep the packaging and photograph the part label, bracket position, rotor, contact point and wheel. Send those images with the order reference and measurements for technical review.
Can I use installation photos from another car as fitment approval?
No. A photograph documents that vehicle and its configuration. Different trims, wheels, hubs and parking brakes can change fitment even within the same model year. Use your own approved vehicle record and installation instructions.
Your vehicle. One written specification.
Send the details.
We will check the next step.
Include the car and year, VIN or chassis, wheel details, axle and any reference number. For an installation issue, add the order reference and photos of the exact contact point.
SteedLuxParts · Guangzhou · Content reviewed 31 October 2026 · Final specifications and instructions follow the written order.