Caliper Removal and Installation, Front

Brake Caliper

Material:

Disc Brake System - Exploded View:

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.

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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. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
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.