Removal Procedure
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake
master cylinder.
- If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point
and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full
point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point
before proceeding.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Install and hand tighten a wheel lug nut in order to retain the
rotor.
- Compress the front caliper piston.
7.1. | Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and
against the back of the outboard pad. |
7.2. | Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the caliper
bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor. |
7.3. | Remove the C-clamp from the caliper. |
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.
- Remove the caliper from
the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or
equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Remove the inboard and outboard pads from the brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket from the steering knuckle
assembly. Refer to
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
.
- Inspect the brake caliper
mounting bracket. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the brake caliper
bracket to the steering knuckle assembly.
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.
- Install the brake
caliper bracket mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts to 180 N·m
(133 lb ft).
- Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into
the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block placed across the face
of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
- Install the inboard and outboard pads to the caliper bracket.
- Verify that all of the wear sensors are in place.
- Install the caliper. Refer
to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Remove the wheel lug nut securing the rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately
2/3 of it's travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10-11 until a firm brake
pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake
pads.
- Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
in Hydraulic Brakes.