Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).





Note:
* DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
* Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

3. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when removing the guide pin bolts.
4. Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.




5. Remove the inner brake pad (1).
Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.
6. Remove the outer brake pad (2).




7. Remove the brake pad shims (1).




8. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).




9. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 185 Nm (136 lb ft).




3. Install the brake pad shims (1).




4. Install the inner brake pad (1).
Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.
5. Install the outer brake pad (2).





Note:
* DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
* Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

6. Position the brake caliper to the bracket.
7. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when installing the guide pin bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.