Removal (1.8L)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Release parking brake fully. Disconnect parking brake cable from caliper. Remove lock bolt.
- Rotate caliper upward and remove caliper from support bracket. Mark pad locations if reusing. Remove pads and shims. Remove and discard pad clips. To depress piston, install Piston Adapter (J-37617) to uneven section of piston.
- Open bleed screw. Rotate piston adapter clockwise until piston stops turning. Back piston out slightly until piston is centered. See Figure . Minimum pad lining thickness is .04" (1.0 mm).