Front
DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT - FRONTRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Discard the old caliper pin bolts, new bolts are supplied in the hardware kit. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket.
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (1) in a vise.
6. Using a flat bladed tool or punch carefully remove the caliper pin boots (2) from brake caliper bracket (1).
Important:
^ Clean the caliper bracket with denatured alcohol.
^ Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
^ Inspect the brake caliper bracket for damage. If damaged, replace the bracket.
7. Thoroughly clean the caliper bracket bores of all lubricant.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the bores (3), the inside part of the bolt boot (2) and the caliper pin bolts (4) with Delphi P/N 18046532 or equivalent.
2. Install new caliper pin bolt boots into the caliper pin bores.
3. Install the brake caliper bracket.
4. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
5. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
6. Remove the heavy mechanics wire (1) and install the brake caliper.