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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  3. Object Number: 2128788  Size: SH

    Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

  4. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1), the brake hose fitting gaskets (2), and the brake hose fitting (3) from the brake caliper.
  5. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  6. Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.

  7. Object Number: 2128789  Size: SH
  8. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

  9. Object Number: 2128790  Size: SH
  10. Remove the brake caliper (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2128790  Size: SH
  1. Install the brake caliper (1).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2128789  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to  64N·m (47 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 2128788  Size: SH

    Note: Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.

  5. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
  6. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the fitting bolt to  40 N·m (30 lb ft).
  7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.