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.
- 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.
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
- 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.
- Install the disc brake caliper bolts.
- 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.
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 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
