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Brake Caliper Replacement Without B9Q/V4U

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove two-thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support.
  3. Mark the relationship of wheel to the axle flange.
  4. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

  5. Object Number: 105305  Size: SH
  6. Compress the caliper piston into caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to pass by the bosses on the brake pads.
  7. Install a large C-clamp over top of the caliper housing and against back of the outboard pad.
  8. Slowly tighten C-clamp until piston is pushed into caliper bore far enough to slide caliper off rotor.
  9. If the caliper is to be removed for repair, remove the bolt attaching the inlet fitting to the caliper, and plug the opening in the caliper and/or pipe to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

  10. Object Number: 105290  Size: SH
  11. Remove the caliper pin bolts.
  12. Remove the caliper.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105282  Size: SH
  1. Compress the caliper piston completely into the caliper bore.

  2. Object Number: 105287  Size: SH
  3. Install the caliper over the brake pads into the caliper anchor bracket.

  4. Object Number: 105290  Size: SH
  5. Install the caliper pins bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the caliper pin bolts to 85 N·m(63 lb ft).

  7. Install the brake hose inlet fitting to the caliper.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 45 N·m(33 lb ft).

  9. Bleed the brake system.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  11. Lower the vehicle.