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9-4 Chapter 9 Brakes 3.4a To remove the front brake caliper, remove the two guide pin bolts (arrows) 3.4b Lift the caliper off the steering knuckle and remove the outer pad from the caliper 3.4c Remove the inner pad from the caliper 3.4d If you're not going to reinstall the upper control arm with a piece of wire or equivalent - don't let it hang by the brake hose depressed to the bottom of the caliper bore, brake fluid is displaced. Make sure it doesn't overflow. If necessary, siphon off more of the To replace the brake pads, follow the accompanying photos, beginning with illustration 3.4a. Be sure to stay in order and While the pads are removed, inspect the caliper for brake fluid leaks and ruptures of the piston dust boot. Replace the caliper if necessary (see Section 4). Also inspect the tion in that Section to remove the disc. Inspect the brake hoses for damage and 3.4f Remove the bushing boots, inspect them for damage and replace if necessary 6 Before installing the caliper guide pin bolts, clean and check them for corrosion Repeat the procedure for the opposite wheel, then install the wheels, lug nuts and 3.4e Remove the guide pin bushings 3.4g Lubricate the guide pin bushings with multi-purpose grease before installing them 3.4h Apply an anti-squeal compound to the backs of the pads where they mate with the caliper and piston 3.4i Install the inner brake pad - make sure the retaining spring is fully seated into the piston bore |