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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to overflow from the master cylinder reservoir. Brake fluid may damage the high-voltage components.
NOTE: The rear brake pads will wear at approximately twice the rate of the front brake pads.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: The following steps must be followed to prevent the accumulator from charging and pressurizing the brake system.
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the battery junction box (BJB) fuses 24 (50A) and 31 (50A).
  4. Remove the brake caliper clip.
  5. Loosen the brake caliper jounce hose at the brake caliper.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the 2 brake caliper dust boot caps.
  7. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the brake caliper.
    • Unthread the brake caliper from the brake caliper jounce hose.
    9. NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper jounce hose is not twisted.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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