Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.



3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .



6. Compress the front brake caliper pistons.

6.1.	Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.

6.2.	Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons push into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor.

6.3.	Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.




7. Remove the lower mounting bolt from the guide pin.



8. Rotate the brake caliper upward until it stops.



9. Remove the outboard brake pad.



10. Remove the inboard brake pad.



11. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket and discard.
12. Remove all foreign material from the brake caliper using denatured alcohol.

Important: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.

1. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.




Important: Use care when installing the pad so the spreader springs are not excessively deformed.

2. Install the inboard brake pad.




Important: Use care when installing the pad so the spreader springs are not excessively deformed.

3. Install the outboard brake pad.
4. Rotate the brake caliper down into position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .

Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

9. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads.
10. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .