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Caliper Assembly

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Siphon two-thirds of fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
3. Tire/wheel assembly.

Caliper Assembly:





4. Position C-clamp around the outer pad and caliper and tighten until the piston bottoms in its bore.

Brake Hose-to-Caliper Connection:





5. Brake hose union bolt. Place a container beneath brake hose to catch escaping brake fluid. Discard the two union fitting washers.

Removing Caliper Pin Bolts:





6. Two caliper pin bolts.
7. Caliper assembly from caliper carrier.
8. Inboard anti-noise shim from caliper (if required).
9. Inspect mounting bolts, slide caliper pins and dust boots for corrosion and wear. Replace any part exhibiting such conditions.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Inboard anti-noise shim to caliper (if removed).
2. Caliper assembly to vehicle, secure with two caliper pin bolts.
^ Tighten caliper pin bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Brake hose union bolt with two new union fitting washers.
^ Tighten brake hose union bolt to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Tire/wheel assembly.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Fill master cylinder fluid reservoir.
7. Bleed brake system. Service and Repair