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.
Note: 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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: 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 and tighten 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.