Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Bracket - Replacement
Front
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement- Front
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution, refer to Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution
Notice:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake1ose is still connected. Failure to support the caper 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.
1. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's win or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic
brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads.
3. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper bracket.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (2).
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
6. Remove any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket.
7. Clean the mounting surface and threads of the brake caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
