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FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

Removal
Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Disconnect and plug brake line from caliper. Remove caliper mount bolts. Remove caliper assembly.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten caliper mount bolts to specification. Bleed hydraulic system.


REAR BRAKE CALIPER

Removal
Remove rear wheel assembly. Disconnect hydraulic line from caliper, and plug openings. Disconnect parking brake cable and stay (if equipped). Remove caliper mount bolts, and remove caliper assembly.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Install and tighten hydraulic line and caliper mount bolts to specification. Bleed hydraulic system.


TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

• Backing Plate Mount Bolt/Nut (Rear): 28-38 (38-52)
• Booster Input Rod Lock Nut: 12-16 (16-22)
• Brake Line Bolt: 12-14 (16-19)
• Brake Line Flare Nut: 11-13 (15-18)
• Brake Pedal Fulcrum Shaft Nut: 12-16 (16-22)
• Caliper-To-Torque Member Bolt: 16-23 (22-31)
• Torque Member-To-Mount Bolt:
  • Front: 53-72 (72-97)
  • Rear: 28-38 (38-52)
• Wheel Lug Nuts: 72-87 (98-118)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS INCH Lbs. (N.m)

• Master Cylinder Mount Nut: 72-96 (8-11)
• Power Brake Unit-To-Firewall Nut: 108-144 (12-16)

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