Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement (With 2.0L, MFI, L4, DOHC, Turbo, Aluminum)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .


Removal Procedure

1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .




6. Holding the lower end of the retainer (1) down and using a hammer and punch carefully tap the lower caliper guide pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
7. Carefully rotate the brake pad retainer upward.
8. Carefully remove the brake pad retainer.




9. Using a hammer and punch carefully tap the upper caliper to brake pad mounting pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
10. Using a disc brake pad spreader, apply pressure to the brake pad backing plates until the caliper pistons are fully compressed into the bores.
11. Remove the brake pads (1) from the caliper.



Installation Procedure





1. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins. If damaged, or corroded replace the guide pin. Do not attempt to clean away any corrosion.
2. Install the brake pads (1) to the caliper.
3. Install the upper caliper guide pin (2) through the caliper, inner and outer brake pads.
4. Using a hammer and punch seat the upper guide pin to the outer caliper half. Ensure the caliper guide pin is seated into the outer caliper pin seat.




5. Install the brake pad retainer (1) under the upper caliper pin assembly.
6. Rotate brake pad retainer downward.
7. Carefully apply pressure downward on the lower end of the brake pad retainer.
8. Carefully install the lower caliper guide pin (2) through the caliper, inner and outer brake pads.
9. Using a hammer and punch seat the upper guide pin to the outer caliper half. Ensure the caliper guide pin is seated into the outer caliper pin seat. Ensure the brake pad retainer is centered retaining both brake pads.
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
13. Slowly release the brake pedal.
14. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12 and 13 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
15. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling) .