Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.





Note:

* DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

* Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

3. Hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary and remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

4. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.





Note: Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.

5. Remove the inner brake pad (1).

6. Remove the outer brake pad (2).




7. Remove the brake pad springs (1).





Note: Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.

8. Remove and discard the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).




9. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).

2. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:

* Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

* Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

* Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the caliper bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Fluid Type Specifications ,

* Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.

* Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install 2 new brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 45 degrees + 15 degrees.




4. Install the brake pad springs (1).





Note: Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.

5. Install the inner brake pad (1).

6. Install the outer brake pad (2).

7. Position the brake caliper to the bracket.




8. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary and tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.

11. Slowly release the brake pedal.

12. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10-11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper piston and brake pads.