Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation
Reference: Front Brake Components

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage brake flexible hoses.
^ Never depress brake pedal during service procedures.


Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Remove front brake caliper and brake pads.
3) Remove front brake caliper carrier bolts (1) and remove front brake caliper carrier (2) from steering knuckle.





4) Push out brake disc (2) by tightening two M8 bolts (1) evenly into jack bolt holes.





Installation
Reference: Front Brake Disc Inspection

CAUTION:
Make sure that brake flexible hose is not twisted while installing caliper.


1) Align paint (2) on brake disc (1) with paint (4) on front wheel hub (3) and install brake disc.





2) Install front brake caliper carrier (1) to steering knuckle and tighten brake caliper bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Front brake caliper carrier bolt (a): 155 Nm (15.8 kg-m, 114.5 lbf-ft)





3) Install brake pad shim and brake pads.
4) Install front brake caliper (2) and tighten front brake caliper pin bolts (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Front brake caliper pin bolt (a): 34 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lbf-ft)





5) Install front wheel.
6) Check that brake system operates properly.