Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Using a C-clamp installed to the center of the outer disc brake pad and the back of the caliper, slowly compress the caliper piston into its bore just enough to remove the caliper from the mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent; do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
- Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
- Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
- Remove the caliper pins (5) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
- Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Lightly wire brush all brake pad contact areas in order to remove any corrosion.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
Installation Procedure
- Install the caliper pin boots (4) to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the caliper pins (5) to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
- Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
- Install the disc brake pads (2) to the disc brake caliper bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper bolts.
- Install tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower vehicle.
- Apply and release the brake pedal 3/4 stroke as many times as necessary in order to obtain a firm brake pedal.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the disc brake caliper bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft)
