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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

  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 .
  3. Important: 

       • DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
       • 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 bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.


    Object Number: 1873951  Size: SH
  4. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  5. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when removing the guide pin bolts.

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

  7. Object Number: 1873946  Size: SH
  8. Remove the inner brake pad (1).
  9. Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.

  10. Remove the outer brake pad (2).

  11. Object Number: 1873947  Size: SH
  12. Remove the brake pad shims (1).

  13. Object Number: 1873953  Size: SH
  14. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).

  15. Object Number: 1873956  Size: SH
  16. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1873956  Size: SH
  1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1873953  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 185 N·m (136 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1873947  Size: SH
  5. Install the brake pad shims (1).

  6. Object Number: 1873946  Size: SH
  7. Install the inner brake pad (1).
  8. Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.

  9. Install the outer brake pad (2).
  10. Important: 

       • DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
       • 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 bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.


    Object Number: 1873951  Size: SH
  11. Position the brake caliper to the bracket.
  12. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  13. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when installing the guide pin bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Lower the vehicle.