Removal Procedure
- 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.
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 front brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support
the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. Do not disconnect
the brake hose from the caliper. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Remove the disc brake caliper from the mounting bracket.
- Remove the disc brake pads from the disc brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the disc brake pad retainers from the disc brake caliper
bracket.
- Remove the caliper pins from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the caliper pin boots from the disc brake caliper mounting
bracket.
- 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.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the front brake caliper, bushings, bolts and seals with
high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
- Install the caliper pin
boots to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the caliper pins to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket
(3).
- Install the disc brake pad retainers to the disc brake caliper
bracket.
- Install the disc brake pads to the disc brake caliper bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
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 disc
brake caliper bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the disc brake caliper bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- 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 to approximately
2/3 of its 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.