G5 L4-2.2L (2007)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.
Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the
midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Install and firmly hand tighten 2 wheel nuts to opposite wheel studs in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
7. Install a large C-clamp (1) over the body of the brake caliper (2) with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the outer
brake pad.
8. Tighten the C-clamp until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper bore enough to allow the caliper to slide past the brake rotor.
9. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
10. Remove the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
11. Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake caliper.
12. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (2). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end (3).
13. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
