Caliper Removal

1. Siphon enough brake fluid out of the master cylinder to bring fluid level to 1/3 full to avoid fluid overflow when the caliper pistons are pushed back into bores.
2. Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
3. Mark relationship between wheel to hub and bearing assembly. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
4. Using a suitable C-clamp and block of wood, push pistons back together into caliper bores.
5. If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
6. Remove two mounting bolts, then remove caliper. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, suspend caliper from chassis using suitable hanger. Do not allow caliper to hang by brake hose.