Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.
Important: Caliper assembly removal is not necessary to service the brake pads.
- Pull the caliper piston housing up.
- Remove the brake pads.
Installation Procedure
- Measure the minimum lining thickness. Refer to
Brake Pad Inspection
.
- Install the brake pads into the caliper.
- Push the piston inward, if needed.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal when the piston housing frame is pulled down.
- Pull down the caliper piston housing and secure it to the retaining frame with the lower bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.