Front

REMOVAL - DISC BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT)

NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, Refer to Service Precautions.





1. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress the brake pedal past its first one inch of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir when the lines are opened.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.





4. Remove the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. There are two washers (one on each side of the flex hose fitting) that will come off with the banjo bolt. Inspect and discard these if they are worn or damaged.





5. Remove the two brake caliper to steering knuckle guide pin bolts.
6. Remove the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle. The caliper is removed by first tipping either the top (right side caliper) or bottom (left side caliper) of the caliper away from the brake rotor, then pulling the caliper off the opposite end's caliper slide abutment (on the knuckle) and brake rotor.