Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.


Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant 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 Service and Repair.




3. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

4. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).
5. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





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.

6. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
7. Remove the brake caliper.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the caliper bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).





Note: Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.

3. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
4. Install the brake hose assembly and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.