REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1 through 7

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Fig. 1: Compress the piston with a C-clamp

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Fig. 2: Remove the caliper bolts

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Fig. 3: Lift off the caliper

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Fig. 4: Remove the inner pad

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Fig. 5: Remove the outer pad

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Fig. 6: Install the inner pad retaining clip

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Fig. 7: Bend the outboard pad ears after installation

1. Siphon ²/₃ of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. Loosen the wheel lug nuts and raise the car. Remove the wheel.

2. Position a C-clamp across the caliper and press on the pads. Tighten it until the caliper piston bottoms in its bore.

If you haven't removed some brake fluid from the master cylinder, it may overflow when the piston is retracted.

3. Remove the C-clamp.

There are 2 different calipers being used, a single piston or dual piston design. The single piston design uses either an Allen head bolt, regular bolt or Torx® head bolt to secure the caliper to the mounting bracket. Do not use a socket in place of the Torx® socket, otherwise damage to the bolt may occur. The dual piston caliper uses a slide pin and circlip to secure it to the bracket.

4. Remove the mounting bolts, if equipped with single piston caliper or the circlip and pin, if equipped with dual piston caliper. Inspect the bolts for corrosion and replace as necessary.

5. Remove the caliper from the steering knuckle and suspend it from the body of the car with a length of wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang by its hose.

6. Remove the pad retaining springs and remove the pads from the caliper.

7. Remove the plastic sleeves and the rubber bushings from the mounting bolt holes.

8. Obtain a pad replacement kit. Lubricate and install the new sleeves and bushings with a light coat of silicone grease.

9. Install the retainer spring on the inboard pad, if equipped with single piston caliper.

A new spring should be included in the pad replacement kit.

10. Install the new inboard pad into the caliper with the wear sensor at the leading end of the shoe during forward wheel rotation.

11. Install the outboard pad into the caliper.

12. Use a large pair of slip joint pliers to bend the outer pad ears down over the caliper, if equipped with the single piston caliper.

13. Install the caliper onto the steering knuckle. Tighten the mounting bolts to 21-35 ft. lbs. (28-47 Nm), if equipped. Install the wheel and lower the car. Fill the master cylinder to its proper level with a good quality brake fluid.

14. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly 3 times with the engine running before attempting to move the vehicle; bleed the brakes as required.