Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure
to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Using a C-clamp installed to the center of the outer disc brake
pad and the back of the caliper, slowly compress the caliper piston into its
bore just enough to remove the caliper from the mounting bracket.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent,
whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and
in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Remove the brake caliper
from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy
mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent; do NOT disconnect the hydraulic
brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
- Remove the brake pads (2)
from the brake caliper bracket (3).
- Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper
bracket (3).
- Remove the caliper pins
(5) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
- Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the disc brake caliper mounting
bracket.
- Lightly wire brush all brake pad contact areas in order to remove
any corrosion.
Installation Procedure
- Install the caliper pin
boots (4) to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the caliper pins (5) to the disc brake caliper mounting
bracket (3).
- Install the brake pad
retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
- Install the disc brake pads (5) to the disc brake caliper bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper (2) to the mounting bracket.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the disc brake caliper bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the disc brake caliper bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft)
- Install tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower vehicle.
- Apply and release the brake pedal (3/4 stroke) as many times as
necessary in order to obtain a firm brake pedal.