Attention:
To avoid damage to the brake hose:
- do not stretch the hose;
- do not twist the hose;
- make sure the hose does not touch surrounding components.
Prepare suitable containers to collect the fluid and take measures to protect surrounding components from contact with brake fluid.
Removal the brake caliper
1. Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.
2. Install a spacer on the brake pedal to limit the leakage of brake fluid.
3. Unlock the steering column.
4. Set the front wheels of the car to the straight-ahead position.
5. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle.
6. Use a marker to mark the position of the bushing (1) in the base of the shock absorber.
7. Remove the bushing (1) from the base of the shock absorber.
8. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. Loosen the caliper guide pin bolts.
10. Remove the brake caliper.
Installing a brake caliper
1. Check the condition of the brake caliper dust boots and piston. Replace any defective parts.
2. Clean the caliper bracket and brake caliper with a wire brush and brake cleaner.
3. Using a special tool (Fre. 1842), press the piston into the caliper cylinder hole.
4. Without using tools, screw the brake hose into the caliper.
5. Install the front brake caliper.
6. Insert the brake hose bushing into the shock absorber base, aligning the marks made during removal.
7. Remove the spacer from the brake pedal.
8. Bleed the hydraulic circuit of the brake system.
9. Install the front wheel on the vehicle.
Caution: To avoid emergency situations, after installing the brake components, it is necessary to prepare the brakes by pressing the brake pedal several times.