Equator 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
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While removing caliper body never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
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It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of caliper body. In this case, hang
caliper body with a wire so as not to stretch the brake hose.
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Do not damage the piston boot.
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If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace with a new one.
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Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.
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Keep rotor free from brake fluid.
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Burnish the brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Front Disc Brake: Disassembly and Assembly
Front Disc Brake: Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the caliper body from the torque member.
2) Remove the upper sliding pin, lower sliding pin, and sliding pin boots from the torque member.
CAUTION:
Upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
3) Place a wooden block as shown, and then blow air from the union bolt hole to remove the pistons and piston boots.
WARNING:
Do not get your fingers caught between the pistons and wooden block.
4) Remove the piston boots from the pistons.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
5) Remove piston seals from cylinder body, using a suitable tool.
