Front

Brake Caliper Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure





1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Inspect the caliper operation,
7. Compress the brake caliper piston.
^ Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
^ Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is pushed completely into the caliper bore.
^ Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.





8. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

9. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
10. Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
11. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
12. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts.

Caution: Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums removed. Damage to the brake system may result. if brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.

13. Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle.
14. Inspect the caliper assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake caliper to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the brake caliper mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 108 Nm (80 lb ft).
3. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.

Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.

4. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
5. Install the brake hose inlet fitting bolt to the brake caliper.
^ Tighten the inlet fitting bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the safety stands.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid.