Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Caliper Removal

Fig. 1 Exploded View:




Fig. 2 Compressing piston & shoes with C-clamp:






1. Siphon enough brake fluid out of the master cylinder to bring fluid level to 1/3 full to avoid fluid overflow when the caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
2. Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
3. Using a C-clamp, as illustrated in Fig. 2, push piston back into its bore.
4. Remove two mounting bolts and lift caliper away from disc.