Removal Procedure
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets.
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no 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 and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With Dual Rear Wheels)
- Place a large C-clamp over the brake caliper body and against the outer brake pad.
- Using the C-clamp, carefully compress the brake caliper piston fully into the brake caliper bore.
- NOTE:
Do NOT use air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- CAUTION:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its 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.
NOTE:Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
Remove the front brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. (1)
Front Disc Brake Pad (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Disc Brake Pad Retaining Spring (1) - Remove [2x]