- Raise and support the front end on jackstands.
- Remove the wheels.
- Remove the lower lock pin bolt from the caliper.
- Rotate the caliper upward and remove the brake pads, shims, guide plates
and if equipped, the springs.
To install:
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and remove about 1⁄2 of
the fluid from the reservoir.
- Using a large C-clamp and piece of wood, depress the caliper piston(s) until
they bottom in their bores.
- Install the shims, guide plates, new pads and if removed, the springs.
- Reposition the caliper and install the lock pin bolt. Torque the lockbolt
to:
- Front caliper: 62–68 ft. lbs. (84–93 Nm)
- Rear caliper: 28–36 ft. lbs. (38–49 Nm)
- Install the wheels, lower the vehicle, refill the master cylinder and depress
the brake pedal a few times to restore pressure. Bleed the system if required.
