Ascender 2WD L6-4.2L (2003)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Replacement - Front
Brake Caliper Replacement - Front
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the front brake hose bolt.
4. Install a plug in the front brake caliper hose in order to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
5. Discard the metal/copper gaskets. DO NOT reuse them replace with NEW metal/copper gaskets.
6. Remove the front brake caliper mounting bolts.
7. Remove the front brake caliper from the mounting bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
2. Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.