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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

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

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 355084  Size: SH
  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. Remove the front brake hose fitting bolt.
  4. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  5. Discard the copper gaskets. DO NOT reuse them replace with NEW copper gaskets.

  6. Object Number: 783128  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front brake caliper guide pin bolts.
  8. Remove the front brake caliper from the bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 156329  Size: SH
  1. If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
  2. Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.

  4. Object Number: 783128  Size: SH
  5. Install the front brake caliper to the bracket.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Tighten the leading bolt, closest to the bleed screw, first.

  7. Install the front brake caliper guide pins bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 355084  Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT reuse the metal/copper gaskets. Use only new copper gaskets.

  9. Install the NEW copper gaskets to the front brake hose fitting.
  10. Install the front brake hose fitting bolt and gaskets.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .