Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Removal Procedure
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- 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 support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Compress the brake caliper pistons.
6.1. | Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad. |
6.2. | Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the caliper pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores. |
6.3. | Remove the C-clamps from the caliper. |
- Clean all dirt and debris from the brake caliper and fittings.
Important: Cap or plug to the brake hose to prevent brake fluid leakage and contamination of the brake system.
- Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt.
- Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
Important:
• | Ensure that the copper gaskets are not attached to the brake caliper or the brake hose. |
• | DO NOT re-use the copper gaskets, replace them with NEW. |
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets.
- Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket.
Installation Procedure
- Install the brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 108 N·m (80 lb ft).
- Remove the cap or plug from the brake hose to caliper fitting.
Important: Install 2 NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
- Assemble the 2 NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose bolt and brake hose.
- Install the brake hose to caliper bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
.