Removal

WARNING: ALTHOUGH FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE LININGS ARE MADE FROM ASBESTOS FREE MATERIALS, SOME AFTER MARKET BRAKE LININGS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS. THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN SERVICING A VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATOR WHEN CLEANING BRAKE COMPONENTS AS ASBESTOS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM SUCH AS ASBESTOSIS AND OR CANCER. NEVER CLEAN BRAKE COMPONENTS BY USING COMPRESSED AIR, USE ONLY A VACUUM CLEANER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE REMOVAL OF BRAKE DUST. IF A VACUUM CLEANER IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEAN BRAKE PARTS USING ONLY WATER DAMPENED SHOP TOWELS. DO NOT CREATE BRAKE LINING DUST BY SANDING BRAKE LININGS WHEN SERVICING A VEHICLE. DISPOSE OF ALL DUST AND DIRT SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS USING ONLY SEALED AIR TIGHT BAGS OR CONTAINERS. FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA), FOR HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING ASBESTOS.

GENERAL INFORMATION
During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off caliper assembly, surfaces of braking rotor and external surfaces of hub. Handling of the braking rotor and caliper should be done in such a way as to avoid deformation of the rotor and scratching or nicking of the brake linings. If inspection reveals that the square sectioned caliper piston seal is worn or damaged, it should be replaced immediately. During removal and installation of a wheel and tire assembly, use care not to strike the caliper.

NOTE: Before vehicle is moved after any brake service work, pump the brake pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal.

PROCEDURE
1. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies from vehicle.
3. Remove the 2 caliper to steering knuckle guide pin bolts.
4. Remove caliper from steering knuckle, by first rotating free end of caliper away from steering knuckle. Then slide opposite end of caliper out from under machined abutment on steering knuckle.

Storing Brake Caliper:

5. Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of caliper from damaging the flexible brake hose.
6. Remove front brake rotor from hub by pulling it straight off wheel mounting studs.

Removing Outboard Brake Pad:

7. Remove outboard brake pad by prying the pad retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then slide the pad down and off the caliper.

Removing Inboard Brake Pad From Piston:

8. Pull inboard brake pad away from piston until retaining clip is free from cavity in piston.

CALIPER INSPECTION
Check caliper for piston seal leaks (brake fluid in and around boot area and inboard lining) and for any ruptures of the piston dust boot. If boot is damaged, or fluid leak is visible, disassemble caliper and install a new seal and boot, (and piston if scored). Refer to Disc Brake Caliper Service and Repair.

Check the caliper dust boot and caliper pin bushings to determine if they are in good condition. Replace if they are damaged, dry, or found to be brittle. Refer to Disc Brake Caliper Service and Repair.