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Step
One:
- Remove about half the brake fluid from the
master cylinder and put it into a sealed container.
Dispose of it properly. Do not reuse old brake
fluid; always use fresh brake fluid from a sealed
container. Brake fluid will eat paint so do
not get it on your vehicles finish. If you do,
wash it off (brake fluid is water soluble) with
plenty of water.
- Using a lug wrench, crack the wheel lugs
loose one or two turns. Do not remove them completely.
- Jack one side of the vehicle up and support
it with a jack stand. Do the same for the opposite
side.
- Remove the lugs and take the wheels off.
- To remove the calipers:
Floating Caliper:
- Remove the two caliper guide pins or bolts.
Look at the locations and positions of any bushings
or guides so they can be reinstalled properly.
- Rock the caliper back and forth to push the
piston back enough to slide the caliper off.
- Remove the caliper. Use a large C-clamp and
push on the inboard pad to move the piston back
into the caliper. Do it slow and steady. If
you did not remove half the brake fluid, make
an appointment to have your vehicle repainted.
Sliding Caliper:
- A support key or retaining clip holds the
caliper to the caliper bridge. Remove the retaining
bolt or screw holding the key and drive the
key out with a suitable tool. Note the position
of any springs or clips before you remove them.
The retainers will simply lift off. Note the
position of the retainers before you remove
them. Remove the caliper.
- Remove the caliper. Use a large C-clamp and
push on the inboard pad to move the piston back
into the caliper. Do it slow and steady. If
you did not remove half the brake fluid, make
an appointment to have your vehicle repainted.
Fixed Caliper:
- ?Remove the caliper mounting bolts only if
the pads won't come out the back of the caliper.
- Push back the piston before removing the
old pads. If you did not remove half the brake
fluid, make an appointment to have your vehicle
repainted.
- Check the rotor for scores, rusting or pitting.
It is recommended that the rotors be resurfaced
to remove any imperfections and true up the
braking surface to prevent brake pulsations.
- Remove the pads from the calipers
Fixed Caliper:
Remove any pins or retainers (push pads back and
pull them out).
Sliding Caliper:
- Separate the pads from the caliper. The inner
pad must be clipped to the piston. The outer
pad may be pinned, clipped or pressed tightly
on the caliper. Some pads may remain on the
adapter or anchor when the caliper is removed.
Clean the caliper mounting surfaces with a wire
brush and remove all the rust and dirt. The sliding
surfaces must be as clean as possible for proper
brake operation. Wet down the area with water
to prevent dust. Allow parts to dry. |
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