Things You'll Need:
- Syringe, turkey baster or similar tool
- Anti-squeal lubricant
- Brake fluid
- C-clamp
- Torque wrench
- Brake pads
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Step 1
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Using a syringe, turkey baster or similar tool, drain two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Remove the wheel, the tire assembly and the front brake caliper assembly.
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Step 2
Using mechanic's wire suspend the caliper from the frame. Ensure that the caliper does not hang from the brake hose. This may damage the hose. Remove the brake pads, both outer and inner discs. Remove the anti-rattle clip from the disc brake caliper.
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Step 3
Review and clean the disc brake pad contact areas. Clean the caliper anchor plate. Review the rotor for damage and replace it if necessary. Review and inspect the piston boot and caliper pin boots. If there is damage, replace as necessary.
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Step 4
Push the caliper pin back into the bore using a large C-clamp and a block of wood. Install the inner and outer brake disc pads and the anti rattle clip. Once the pads have been installed in the disc brake caliper, install the disc brake caliper and pads.
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Step 5
Install the wheels and tire assembly. Using a torque wrench, torque the lug nuts using a star pattern to 85 to 105-ft. lbs. For the opposite disc brake caliper assembly, follow the same procedure. Add brake fluid to the master cylinder. Bleed the brakes.
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Step 6
Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery. Start the engine and pump the brakes 3 to 4 times to seat the brake pads. Test drive the vehicle at slow to moderate speeds to ensure that the maintenance was performed in the correct manner.
