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Removal Procedure

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

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 357441  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake hose to brake caliper bolt.
  4. Important: The gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.

  5. Discard the metal gaskets.
  6. Plug the opening in the front brake hose with a rubber plug in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  7. Object Number: 357443  Size: SH
  8. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts.

  9. Object Number: 357034  Size: SH
  10. Remove the caliper from the caliper anchor bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 156329  Size: SH
  1. If reusing the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers, clean the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers using denatured alcohol.
  2. Dry the brake caliper pin bolts using non- lubricated, compressed filtered air.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper bolts.
  4. DO NOT apply the lubricant to the brake pad hardware.

  5. Object Number: 357034  Size: SH
  6. Install the brake caliper on the mounting bracket.

  7. Object Number: 357443  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install the brake caliper bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).


    Object Number: 357441  Size: SH
  10. Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets to the brake hope and the bolt.
  11. Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.

  12. Install the rear brake hose bolt.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose bolt to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  14. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  16. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.