Brake Caliper Replacement

Brake Caliper Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


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

Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.




3. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1), the brake hose fitting gaskets (2), and the brake hose fitting (3) from the brake caliper.
Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4. Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.




5. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).




6. Remove the brake caliper (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake caliper (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).




2. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 64Nm (47 lb ft).

Note: Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.




3. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
4. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).