VehiCROSS 4WD V6-3.5L (1999)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front Caliper
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the bolt and gaskets, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper and after disconnecting the flexible hose (1), cap or tape the
openings to prevent entry of foreign material.
4. Since the brake fluid flows out from the connecting coupler, place a drain pan under the vehicle.
5. Remove guide bolt (2).
6. Remove lock bolt (3).
7. Remove caliper assembly.
8. Remove support bracket with pad assembly and take care not to damage the flexible brake hose when removing the support bracket.
9. Remove pad assembly with shim and mark the lining locations if they are to be reinstalled.
10. Remove clip.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points: