Caliper Removal

Fig. 2 Compressing Piston And Shoes With C-clamp:

Fig. 3 Caliper & Mounting Bolts:

1. Siphon enough brake fluid out of the master cylinder to bring fluid level to 1/3 full to avoid fluid overflow when the caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
2. Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
3. Using a C-clamp, as illustrated in Fig. 2, push piston back into its bore.
4. If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
5. Remove two mounting bolts, Fig. 3, and lift caliper away from disc. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, suspend caliper from chassis using suitable hanger. Do not allow caliper to hang by brake hose.