Removal

For additional information see Removal Notes. Fundamentals and Basics

Disc Brake Caliper Assembly:

1. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Reach to the inside of the caliper and pull it outboard as far as you can. This will push the piston back into the bore of the caliper, making removal of caliper easier.

Fig 1 Removing And Installing Caliper Guide Pins:

4. Remove caliper guide pin bolts.

Fig 2 Loosening Caliper Assembly From Adapter And Rotor:

5. After removing caliper guide pin bolts, lift the caliper away from the braking disc with a pry bar or screwdriver.

Fig 3 Removing Or Installing Caliper Assembly:

6. Remove caliper from disc and adapter by sliding caliper assembly out and away from braking disc and adapter.

Fig 4 Storing Caliper:

7. Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of caliper from damaging the flexible hose.

Fig 5 Removing And Installing Outboard Shoe Assembly:

8. Remove the outboard shoe assembly from the caliper adapter.

Fig 6 Removing And Installing Braking Disc:

9. Remove the braking disc (rotor) from the hub by pulling it straight off the wheel mounting studs.

Fig 7 Removing And Installing Inboard Shoe Assembly:

10. Remove the inboard shoe assembly by sliding it out along the bottom adapter abutment until brake shoe assembly loosens from anti-rattle clip.

Fig 8 Remove Or Install Anti-rattle Clip:

11. Remove the anti-rattle clip from the top adapter abutment.