For 1990-2009 cars only
- Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excessive wear, and damage. If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires replacement.
- Inspect the caliper piston dust boot (2) for holes, tears, and/or improper seating in the caliper body. If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires overhaul or replacement.
- Inspect for brake fluid leakage around the caliper piston dust boot and on the disc brake pads. If there is any evidence of brake fluid leakage, the brake caliper requires overhaul or replacement.
- Inspect for smooth and complete travel of the caliper piston into the caliper bore(s):
| • | For single piston caliper applications, insert a discarded brake pad or block of wood in front of the piston. Using a C-clamp against the brake pad or block of wood, slowly bottom the piston in the bore. |
| • | For dual piston caliper applications, insert a screwdriver to gently compress the piston into the brake caliper housing bore. |
| • | The movement of the caliper piston(s) into the caliper bore should be smooth and even. If the caliper piston is frozen or difficult to bottom, the caliper requires overhaul or replacement. |
