Note: On models equipped with an anti-lock braking system, refer to Chapter 28 before starting work.
1. Jack up the front of the car. Remove the corresponding front wheel.
2. Disconnect the pad wear indicator harness connector.
3. Clamp the flexible tube of the brake high pressure line. This will limit the loss of brake fluid during subsequent operations.
4. Unscrew the connection of the brake hose to the line in the caliper housing, remove the mounting bracket and lift the hose.
Caliper Girling
5. Loosen the bottom bolt of the drive pin.
6. Remove the top bolt of the guide pin, then raise the caliper, leaving the pads.
7. If necessary, unscrew the hanger of the fastener and remove it with blocks from the suspension strut.
Caliper Teves
8. Remove the plastic covers, unscrew the top and bottom guide bolts.
9. Raise the caliper, leaving the pads in position.
10. If necessary, unscrew the hanger of the fastener and remove it with blocks from the suspension strut.
Girling and Teves calipers
11. Installation is carried out in reverse order, all mating surfaces must be clean, tighten the bolts and connections with the tightening torque indicated in Specifications.
12. Bleed the hydraulic system as described in Chapter 17.
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