Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Required tools: Wire brush Brake cleaner Copper grease
Combination spanner #10 Combination spanner #11 Drive socket # 10 Drive socket # 11 HEX bit no.H7.
Wheel impact socket #17 Ratchet wrench Torque wrench Fluid container
Brake hose clip Brake bleeder kit Crow bar Wheel chock
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Unscrew the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
AUTODOC recommends: To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Disconnect the ABS sensor electric socket. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a crowbar.
Please note! Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
Clean the brake pipe fastener. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Remove the brake caliper.
AUTODOC recommends: Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.
Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.
Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one.
When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.
Remove the brake pads.
Clean the brake caliper surface. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the brake caliper.
Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Treat the brake pipe. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Screw in the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Secure the brake hose fastening bracket. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Install the brake pads.
AUTODOC recommends: If going to use the old brake pads, clean them. Use a wire brush.
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Screw in the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
Remove the brake hose clamp.
Connect the ABS sensor electric socket. Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Secure the brake bleeder kit.
Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #10.
Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Bleed the brake caliper system.
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #10.
Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #10.
Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
AUTODOC recommends: To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.
Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends: Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.