ION L4-2.4L (2007)
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper 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.
11. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose, remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and secure the caliper with heavy
mechanics wire, or equivalent.
12. Remove the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
13. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the caliper bracket.
14. Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2), of any debris and corrosion.
15. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement, and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and
outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots, and observe for the following:
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Restricted caliper guide pin movement
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Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
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Seized or binding caliper guide pins
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Split or torn boots
16. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement.
17. Using a spanner wrench type caliper piston installer, fully retract the piston into the caliper bore.
Installation Procedure
