Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .


Removal Procedure





1. Raise 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 caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .
4. Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection (Testing and Inspection) .




5. Remove the brake pads from the brake mounting bracket.




6. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket retaining bolts. Lower bolt shown.




7. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.




8. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the mounting bracket.




9. Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
10. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
11. Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the guide pin bushing on the brake caliper mounting bracket.





Important: Install the solid steel pin in the leading position and the rubber bushed pin in the trailing position.


2. Install the guide pins in the brake caliper mounting bracket.
3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware or retaining clips.




4. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.




5. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. Lower bolt shown.
6. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.




7. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .