Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

Brake Caliper

Material:

Material

Removal

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 flexible hose flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.

3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the brake caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and the brake caliper.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Tighten the bottom locator pin brake caliper bolt before tightening the top guide pin brake caliper bolt.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake flexible hose and install the brake flexible hose flow bolt.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

3. Bleed the brake caliper.