Caliper Removal and Installation, Front

Brake Caliper

Material:

Material

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the brake caliper clip.
3. Loosen the brake caliper jounce hose at the brake caliper.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the 2 brake caliper dust boot caps.
5. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) for disc-drum brake system.
^ To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) for 4-wheel disc brake system.
6. Remove the brake caliper.
^ Unthread the brake caliper from the brake caliper jounce hose.

7. NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper jounce hose is not twisted.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the brake system.