Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly

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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid.





4. Remove union bolts and torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly from the vehicle.
5. Remove disc rotor.

CAUTION: Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when Removing disc rotor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Refill with new brake fluid DOT3.
^ Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

1. Install disc rotor.

CAUTION: Align the matching marks of disc rotor and wheel hub, which were marked at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.

2. Install caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-19, Components.

CAUTION: Before installing torque member to vehicle, wipe oil and grease on washer seats on steering knuckle and mounting surface of torque member.

3. Install a projection of brake hose metal fitting by aligning with protrusions on cylinder body, and tighten union bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-19, Components.

CAUTION:
^ Do not reuse copper washer for union bolts.
^ Assemble brake hose securely on caliper assembly.

4. After installing caliper assembly, refill with new brake fluid and bleed air.
5. Install tires to vehicle.