Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (Vehicle Damage Warnings).

1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt from the caliper.
7. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
8. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
9. Plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.




10. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
11. Remove the brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure

1. Inspect the caliper slide boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the slides and the boots. Refer to Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement (Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement).




2. Install the brake caliper to the caliper mounting bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb ft).




4. Remove the plug from the brake caliper opening and the brake hose.

Note: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.

5. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
6. Install the brake hose and the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to the brake caliper and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair).
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.