Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal

For additional information see Removal Notes. Fundamentals and Basics

Single Pin Disc Brake Caliper:




1. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.

Removing Or Installing Guide Pin:




3. Remove caliper guide pin.

Loosening Caliper:




4. After removing caliper guide pin, wedge the caliper away from the braking disc with a screwdriver to break the gasket adhesive seals.

Removing Or Installing Caliper:




5. Remove caliper from disc by slowly sliding caliper assembly out and away from braking disc.

Hanging Caliper Out Of The Way:




6. Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of caliper from damaging the flexible hose.

Removing Or Installing Outboard Shoe:




Removing Or Installing Brake Disc:




Removing Or Installing Inboard Shoe Assembly:




7. Remove the outboard shoe assembly.

Fig 2 Marking Brake Disc And Wheel Stud For Reassembly:




8. Mark disc and stud for assembly.
9. Remove braking disc from drive flange studs.
10. Remove the inboard shoe assembly.