Vibe AWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Brake Caliper: Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the front brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (See: Removal and Replacement/Front Brake Caliper
Replacement).
2. Wrap tape on a flat blade tool.
3. Use a taped flat blade tool in order to remove the caliper set ring (3).
4. Use a taped flat blade tool in order to remove the piston boot (2).
Discard the piston boot.
5. Insert a shop cloth (2) into the caliper (1) in order to catch the piston.
Warning
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Warning
Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The piston(s) can fly out with
force and could result in serious bodily injury.
Caution: Use just enough air pressure to ease the piston out of the bore. You can damage a blown-out piston even with the padding.
6. Apply compressed air to the caliper brake hose connector hole in order to remove the piston from the caliper.