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Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Removal Procedure

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .


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

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

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


4.
Note

Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.


Remove the 2 brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3) and discard the gaskets.

5. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

6.
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.


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


7. Remove the brake caliper.


Installation Procedure


1. Install the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.

2. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


3.
Note

Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.


Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).


4. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the 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 (Pressure) .

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