Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise 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. Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which
may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
4. Remove the front brake caliper assembly. Relocate the brake caliper to the side. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.
5. Inspect the brake pads. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection.
6. Remove the front brake pads from the mounting bracket. Inboard brake pad shown.
7. Inspect the brake hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection.
8. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the mounting bracket. Inboard brake pad shown.
