Brake System

Brake Caliper - Removal and Installation

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  2. NOTICE: If fluid spills on the painted surface, the affected area must be washed immediately with cold water.

    NOTICE: Make sure all openings are covered.

    Remove the feed bolt and disconnect the front brake hose. Discard the washers.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    Stage 2: 90°
  3. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
    Torque: 19 lb-ft (26 N·m)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Bleed the brake system.
    REFER TO: Brake System Pressure Release (206-00 Brake System General Information, General Procedures).

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