Removal Procedure
WARNING:
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Tire and Wheel Assembly - Remove - Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- NOTE:
- DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
- Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
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.
Rear Brake Caliper (1) - Remove
- Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire.
Caliper Upper Guide Pin (1) - Remove
Caliper Lower Guide Pin (1) - Remove
Caliper Lower Guide Pin Bushing (1) - Remove