Removal/Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Mark relationship between front wheel and axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
5. Remove caliper mounting bolts.
6. Remove caliper from knuckle. Be careful not to drop inside pad which will come off with caliper.

Fig. 5 Caliper Boot Installation.:

INSTALLATION
1. Apply suitable grease to piston seal and cylinder wall, then install seal. Check to ensure piston seal is not twisted.
2. Install new boot on piston so side with 2 grooves faces in toward cylinder and side with 3 grooves faces out, Fig. 5.
3. Install piston in caliper so it projects about .4 inch to ease installation of boot on caliper housing. Install boot on caliper housing, then install set ring.
4. Install bleeder valve.
5. Check that caliper slide bushings are lubricated with rubber grease. Check that slide bushing in each carrier hole can be moved smoothly in each direction.
6. Install caliper and inside pad on knuckle.
7. Tighten caliper bolts to specifications.
8. Connect brake hose, then bleed hydraulic system.
9. Install wheel.
10. Lower vehicle and test brakes. Before moving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to be sure it is firm. Do not move vehicle until a firm pedal is obtained.