Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Brakes - Caution

1. Remove master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance




3. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).




4. Place an appropriately sized C-Clamp over brake caliper as shown, placing screw-drive head against outboard shoe and hook against rear of caliper. Slowly tighten screw-drive retracting caliper pistons into bores and breaking outboard brake shoe free from caliper fingers. Do not overtighten C-Clamp. Remove C-Clamp.
5. Once outboard shoe is free from caliper fingers, slide caliper inboard on guides providing clearance between the rotor and inboard brake shoe.
6. Slide an appropriate prying tool though center opening in top of caliper behind inboard brake shoe between two caliper pistons. Use care not to come in contact with pistons or dust boots potentially damaging them. Pry against rear of inboard brake shoe breaking it free from caliper pistons.




7. Remove two brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
8. Remove disc brake caliper from brake adapter and hang out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.




NOTE: Note that upper (1) and lower guide pins (3) are not identical nor interchangeable.

9. Remove guide pins (1, 3) and boots (2) from adapter as shown.