Removal Procedure
- Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Mark the relationship of the wheel to the axle flange.
- Remove the Wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal .
- Using a large C clamp, compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore completely.
- Remove the brake pad wear sensor from the inner brake pad by pulling out.
- Remove the bottom caliper slide pin.
- Pivot the caliper body upward.
- Remove the inboard and the outboard pads from the anchor bracket.
- Remove and inspect the pad retainers.
Important: Do not use a screwdriver or pry bar in order to compress the caliper piston into the caliper. Any damage to the piston boot could cause corrosive elements to enter the piston sealing area and lead to the piston seizing in the caliper bore.
Important: Do not pinch the wear sensor wiring harness.
Important: Inspect the caliper bolt suspension boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the pin boots. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Overhaul . Inspect the piston boot for deterioration. If damaged, refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul . Inspect the caliper pin bolt for damage or corrosion. Replace if damaged or corroded. Do not attempt to clean away corrosion. Corrosion is typically caused by damaged pin boots.
Installation Procedure
- Install the brake pad retainers into the caliper anchor bracket.
- Install both brake pads into the caliper anchor bracket.
- If new brake pads are being installed in the vehicle, you may need to bottom the caliper piston completely into the caliper bore. Use a large C clamp and compress the piston into the caliper bore.
- Use a small, plastic or wooden tool (1) in order to lift the inner edge of the boot next to the piston (2). Press out any trapped air.
- Pivot the caliper down over the brake pads and into the anchor bracket. Snap the brake pad wear sensor into the inner brake pad.
- Insert the lower caliper slide pin.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the vehicle. Apply approximately 778 N (175 lb) of force 3 times to the brake pedal in order to seat the brake caliper piston and the brake pads.
- Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
Important: The caliper piston boot must lay flat. Ensure that the convolutions are tucked into place.
Tighten
Tighten the caliper slide pin to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
