For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.

Important: Caliper assembly removal is not necessary to service the brake pads.

4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.
5. Remove the brake pads.

### Installation Procedure

1. Measure the minimum lining thickness. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection .
2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal when the piston housing frame is pulled down.

4. Pull down the caliper piston housing and secure it to the retaining frame with the lower bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

5. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.