Removal & Installation
NOTE:
If caliper does not require service, it is not necessary to remove brake hose from caliper unless indicated.
NOTE:
To prevent master cylinder overflow when caliper piston is depressed, remove and discard some brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel.
- Remove the brake caliper clip. See Fig 1 .
- Remove brake caliper bolt caps and the bolts. See Fig 2 . Position and support the caliper aside.
- Remove the outer brake pad from the anchor. Remove the inner brake pad from the caliper piston.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Inspect caliper for leakage. If caliper is leaking, overhaul as necessary. See DISC BRAKE CALIPER under OVERHAUL. If caliper is okay, use a "C" clamp to push caliper piston into piston bore until it bottoms out. Connect brake hose to rotor using NEW copper washers on connector bolt. Bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .