Front Disc Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair









CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

NOTE:
Loosen but do not fully remove.









CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.





Installation






CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material and that no grease is applied to the brake pad guides.





CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

NOTE:
Remove and discard all blanking caps.

NOTE:
Do not tighten at this stage.





Torque to: 28 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

Torque to: 17 Nm





For additional information, refer to Brake System Pressure Bleeding Brake System Pressure Bleeding
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair