- Use a siphon in order to remove half of the brake fluid from the master
cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in
General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Install a large C-clamp over the brake caliper.
Position 1 end of the clamp on the head of the brake hose fitting.
Position the other end of the clamp against the outer pad.
- Install a second C-clamp over the brake caliper.
Position 1 end of the clamp against the caliper body adjacent to the
brake hose fitting.
Position the other end of the clamp against the outer pad.
- Tighten the 2 clamps in order to compress the 2 caliper
pistons into the bores.
- Remove the 2 clamps.
- Attempt to move the caliper up and down. Verify the caliper is not loose.
- Attempt to move the caliper inward and outward. Verify the caliper slides
smoothly with minimal force.
- Inspect the caliper bolts (7,9) for the
following conditions:
- Gently pull the caliper slide pins (6,11) inward and outward without
disengaging the slide pins from the boots (5,12).
- Inspect the boots for cracks or tears.
- Inspect the caliper slide pins for the following conditions:
| • | Foreign material between the guide pin hex and the caliper |
- If any of the conditions exist, replace the disc brake hardware. Refer
to
Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
.
- Inspect the bracket (1) for damage. Replace the caliper assembly
if damage is evident. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Fill the master cylinder fluid reservoir. Refer to
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
.
