Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2. Remove brake flexible hose mounting bolt (1) from caliper (2). As this will allow fluid to flow out of hose (3), have a container ready beforehand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to twist flexible hose while loosening the bolt.
3. Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
4. Remove caliper (2).
Installation
Reference: Front Disc Brake Caliper Inspection
1. Apply rubber grease to slide pin, then install caliper to caliper carrier.
NOTE:
Use rubber grease whose viscosity varies very little even at -40°C (-40°F) if applied.
2. Tighten caliper pin bolts (1) to specifications.
NOTE:
Make sure that boots are fit into groove securely.
Tightening torque
Caliper pin bolt a: 36 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 26.0 ft. lbs.)
