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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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 flow bolt and position the brake hose aside.
^ Discard the 2 copper washers.
^ Plug the brake hose.

3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the 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 disc brake caliper.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Tighten the bottom caliper bolt before tightening the top caliper bolt.

CAUTION: Make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated to prevent damage to the guide pins.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
^ Tighten to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs).
2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
^ Tighten to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs).
3. Bleed the brake caliper.
4. Test the brake system for normal operation.