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

Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

1

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Use hand tools only.
2. Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolts. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
3. When installing the brake caliper guide pin bolts, tighten the guide pin bolt closest to the bleed valve first.

Tighten
27 N·m (20 lb ft)

2

Brake Caliper

Procedure

Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

3

Brake Caliper Guide Pin (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins and the guide pin bores of the brake caliper bracket.

4

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin seals.
2. Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin and the guide pin slides freely in the brake caliper bracket bore.