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Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Front

Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Front

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper assembly.





4. Inspect the brake caliper assembly.





5. Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.





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





7. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket retaining bolts, lower bolt shown.





8. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.





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





10. Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
11. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
12. 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.
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 pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.





8. Install the brake caliper assembly.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.