Brake Caliper Replacement Front
Removal Procedure
- Remove two-thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Compress the caliper piston
into caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to pass by the bosses
on the brake pads.
• | Install a large C-clamp over top of the caliper housing and against
back of the outboard pad. |
• | Slowly tighten C-clamp until piston is pushed into caliper bore
far enough to slide the caliper off the rotor. |
- If the caliper is to
be removed for repair, remove the bolt attaching the inlet fitting to the
caliper, and plug the opening in the caliper and/or hose to
prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the caliper pin
bolts (1,2).
- Remove the caliper.
Installation Procedure
- Install the caliper over
the brake pads into the caliper anchor 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 caliper pin bolts (1,2).
Tighten
Tighten the caliper pin bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose
inlet fitting to the caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
Brake Caliper Replacement Rear
Removal Procedure
- Remove two-thirds of brake fluid from
master cylinder.
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support. 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.
Important: Do not use a screwdriver or pry bar to compress the caliper piston into
the caliper. Any damage to the piston boot could cause corrosive elements
to enter the piston sealing area and lead to the piston seizing in the
caliper bore.
Important: Do not exceed more than 1 mm of piston travel. Damage to the
internal adjusting mechanism may result.
- Using a large C clamp compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore
to gain enough clearance to allow the caliper to pivot off the caliper bracket.
Compress the piston until resistance is felt, but no more than 1 mm
of piston travel.
- If the caliper is to
be removed for repair, remove the bolt attaching the inlet fitting to the
caliper, and plug the opening in the caliper and/or pipe to prevent
fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the park brake
cable (1) from the caliper.
- Remove the caliper pin bolt.
- Slide the caliper off the pin to remove.
Installation Procedure
- Install the caliper over the brake pads into the caliper anchor
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 caliper
pin bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the caliper pin bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose
inlet fitting to the caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Install the park brake
cable (1) to the caliper.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.