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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 788768  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection .

  5. Object Number: 748564  Size: SH
  6. Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.

  7. Object Number: 788397  Size: SH
  8. Remove the brake pads from the brake mounting bracket.

  9. Object Number: 777313  Size: SH
  10. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket retaining bolts, lower bolt shown.

  11. Object Number: 748561  Size: SH
  12. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.

  13. Object Number: 783127  Size: SH
  14. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the mounting bracket.

  15. Object Number: 788344  Size: SH
  16. Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  17. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
  18. Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 788344  Size: SH
  1. Install the guide pin bushing on the brake caliper mounting bracket.

  2. Object Number: 156329  Size: SH
  3. Install the guide pins in the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  4. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware or retaining clips.

  5. Object Number: 748561  Size: SH
  6. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.

  7. Object Number: 777313  Size: SH
  8. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. lower bolt shown.
  9. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.

  10. Object Number: 748564  Size: SH
  11. Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.

  12. Object Number: 788768  Size: SH
  13. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information