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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

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


    Object Number: 355084  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the front brake hose bolt.
  4. Install a plug in the front brake caliper hose enorder to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
  5. Discard the metal/copper gaskets. DO NOT reuse them replace with NEW metal/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 mounting 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 mounting bracket.
  6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

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


    Object Number: 355084  Size: SH

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

  9. Install the NEW metal/copper gaskets to the front brake caliper bolt.
  10. Install the front brake hose bolt and gaskets.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose bolt to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

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