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Brake Caliper Anchor Plate > < Front Disc Brake

Galaxy 2000.75 (04.2000-02.2006)

Front Disc Brake - Brake Pads Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Retractor, Caliper Piston

206-005 (12-014)
Materials
Name
Specification
DOT 4 brake fluid
ESD-6C9103-A 
High temperature grease
ESE-M12A4-A 

Removal

CAUTION:
CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

  1. Remove the brake caliper retaining clip.

  1. Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator electrical connector (if equipped).

  1. Detach the brake hose from the suspension strut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Suspend the brake caliper to prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
    Detach the brake caliper from the brake caliper anchor plate.
    1. Remove the bolt covers (if equipped).
    1. Remove the retaining bolts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The inner brake pad is secured to the brake caliper piston by a spring clip.
    Remove the inner brake pad.
    • Detach the brake pad wear indicator from the caliper (if equipped).

  1. Remove the outer brake pad.

Installation
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:When the brake caliper piston is retracted into the piston housing, brake fluid will be displaced into the brake fluid reservoir.
    Using the special tool, retract the brake caliper piston.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Apply high temperature grease to the brake pad contact points.
  1. Depress the brake pedal, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up if necessary with brake fluid.

Brake Caliper Anchor Plate > < Front Disc Brake