Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Front Brake Caliper Replacement (LFX)

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.

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 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 (wQ50) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wQ50)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wRT2) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wRT2).

6. Install a C-clamp against the outer brake pad and the rear of the brake caliper body.

7. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper piston is compressed into the brake caliper bore.





8. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

9. Remove the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) and the brake hose (3).

10. Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.





Note:
The brake caliper guide pin bolts must be replaced any time they are removed. Do not reuse the brake caliper guide pin bolts.

11. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).





12. Remove the brake caliper (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins, seals and brake pad springs for damage and/or corrosion. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection.





2. Install the brake caliper (1).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
The brake caliper guide pin bolts must be replaced any time they are removed.

3. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, install 2 new brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).





4. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3) and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).

5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wQ50) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wQ50)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wRT2) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (wRT2).

7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.

8. Slowly release the brake pedal.

9. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.

10. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.