Front

Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement- Front

Removal Procedure





1. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

4. Remove the caliper.
5. Remove the caliper mounting bracket from the steering knuckle assembly.
6. Inspect the caliper mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle assembly.
2. Install the caliper.
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.