Front

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Warning Brakes - Caution .

1. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance

NOTE: Perform steps 2 through 6 on each side of the vehicle.





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

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before guide pin bolts are removed by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.






3. Remove lower caliper guide pin bolt. To do so, hold the guide pin (3) stationary while turning bolt (1).





4. Rotate caliper upward (1), exposing brake pads (2 and 5). Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this or damage may occur.
5. Remove inboard (2) and outboard (5) brake pads from caliper adapter (4).
6. If necessary, remove anti-rattle clips (3) from upper and lower abutments of adapter (4).