Removal and Replacement
Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and InstallationRemoval
1. Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2. Remove brake flexible hose mounting bolt (1) from caliper (2). As this will allow fluid to flow out of hose (3), have a container ready beforehand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to twist flexible hose while loosening the bolt.
3. Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
4. Remove caliper (2).
Installation
1. Apply rubber grease to slide pin, then install caliper to caliper carrier.
2. Tighten caliper pin bolts (1) to specifications.
NOTE:
Make sure that boots are fit into groove securely.
Tightening torque
Caliper pin bolt (a): 36 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 26.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Install brake flexible hose as shown and tighten flexible hose joint bolt (1) to specification.
Tightening torque
Flexible hose joint bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
4. Tighten front wheel nuts to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 ft. lbs.)
5. After completing installation, fill reservoir with specified brake fluid and bleed brake system. Check each installed part for oil leakage and perform brake test.