Removal (Standard Duty)
NOTE:
Upper caliper bolt has a bushing as part of bolt. Lower caliper bolt is of a solid design.
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. 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. 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.
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Hand tighten 2 wheel lug nuts to retain the rotor to the hub.
- Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the outer brake pad. Tighten the C-clamp until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper bore enough to allow the caliper to slide past the brake rotor. See Fig 1 . Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
- Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt attaching the brake hose to the brake caliper. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end. Plug the opening in the brake caliper and pipe to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the caliper pin bolts. Note the location of the caliper pin bolts. The upper caliper pin, has a bushing as part of the assembly. The lower caliper pin bolt, is a solid design pin bolt. Remove the caliper from the rotor and the caliper bracket.
- Inspect the caliper bolt boots in the caliper bracket for the following conditions:
- Cuts
- Tears
- Deterioration
NOTE:
Note the location of the caliper pin bolts. The upper caliper pin bolt, has a bushing as part of the assembly. The lower caliper pin bolt, is a solid design pin bolt.