Caliper removal and installation, Front

Brake Caliper

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.

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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 hose flow bolt and position the brake hose aside.
^ Discard the 2 copper washers.
^ Cap the fluid ports.

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 guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
^ If leaks or damaged boots are found, install a new 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 guide pin bolts.
^ Tighten to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).

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

3. Bleed the brake caliper.
4. Test the brake system for normal operation.