Removal

For additional informatin see Removal Notes. Fundamentals and Basics

1. Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.

NOTE: Mark relationship of wheel to hub and bearing assembly, to insure proper wheel balance upon reassembly.

2. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Reinstall two wheel nuts to retain rotor to hub and bearing assembly.

Compressing Caliper Piston With Pliers:

3. Position suitable pliers over inboard pad and housing and squeeze pliers to compress caliper piston.

NOTE: If only shoe and linings are being replaced, there is no need to disconnect inlet fitting.

CAUTION: Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose.

Front Brake Hoses:

4. If caliper assembly is being removed for service, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination

Caliper Mounting Bolts:

5. Remove boots and caliper mounting bolts. If bolts show signs of corrosion, use new bolts when installing caliper assembly.

CAUTION: Never allow caliper to hang from brake hose.

Suspending Caliper:

6. Remove caliper assembly from disc. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, using a length of wire suspend caliper from spring coil.