Brake Caliper Replacement - Front
Brake Caliper Replacement - FrontRemoval Procedure
1. Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Compress the caliper piston into caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to pass by the bosses on the brake pads.
^ Install a large C-clamp over top of the caliper housing and against back of the outboard pad.
^ Slowly tighten C-clamp until piston is pushed into caliper bore far enough to slide caliper off rotor.
5. If the caliper is to be removed for repair, remove the bolt attaching the inlet fitting to the caliper, and plug the opening in the caliper and/or pipe to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
6. Remove the caliper pin bolts.
7. Remove the caliper.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the caliper over the brake pads into the caliper anchor bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the caliper pin bolts.
Tighten the caliper pin bolts to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).
3. Install the brake hose inlet fitting to the caliper.
Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
4. Bleed the brake system.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.