Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
5. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper when removing the caliper for overhaul or replacement.
1. Disconnect the brake hose fitting and two gaskets.
2. Discard the gaskets.
3. Plug the hole in the caliper housing and in the brake hose fitting.
6. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts.
7. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket.
Notice: Do not allow the brake components to hang from the flexible brake hoses. Damage to the brake hoses could result.
8. If you did not disconnect the brake hose, suspend the caliper.
Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the caliper guide pin bolts for corrosion. Do not polish away any corrosion.
Replace corroded bolts.
2. Inspect the linings for wear.
Replace the linings if the linings are tapered beyond 0.15 mm (0.006 in).
3. Inspect the brake hose fitting bolt. If the through-hole is blocked, remove the blockage or replace the bolt.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the linings.
Important: Lift the inner edge of the caliper boots next to the pistons. Press out any frapped air. The boots must lay flat below the level of
the piston faces.
2. Install the caliper over the rotor and into the anchor bracket.
