Caliper Removal and Installation, Front

Brake Caliper

Material:

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and position the hose aside.
^ Discard the 2 copper washers.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

4. Remove the brake caliper.
^ If a leaking or damaged caliper piston boot is found, install a new brake caliper.

5. CAUTION: The caliper guide pin boots must be seated correctly on the anchor plate or the guide pins may become contaminated.

Inspect the guide pin boots and make sure they are seated on the anchor plate correctly. The boot has a lip that fits under the edge of the anchor plate extension.





6. NOTE: During installation, make sure that the brake caliper hose does not become twisted.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the brake system.