Comanche 2WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1992)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.
Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from largest master cylinder reservoir.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
4.
Press caliper piston to bottom of bore using suitable screwdriver or C-clamp.
5.
Disconnect brake hose at caliper and cap hose.
6.
Remove caliper mounting pins.
7.
Lift caliper up and out of anchor plate and off rotor.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install caliper over rotor and in anchor plate.
2.
Align caliper and anchor plate, then install caliper mounting pins and torque to 30 ft. lbs.
3.
Install new washers on brake line connector or fitting and connect brake line to caliper. Torque brake line bolt to 160 inch lbs. or brake line fitting
to 23 ft.
4.
Fill master cylinder to within 1/4 inch of reservoir rims, then depress brake pedal several times to seat brake pads.
5.
Install wheel and tire assemblies, then lower vehicle.
6.
Check master cylinder fluid level and correct as necessary, then check operation of brake system.
