Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Disc Brake Assembly: Assembly
- Check each part. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Disc Brake Assembly.>
- Clean the inside of the caliper body using brake fluid.
Fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, DOT3 or DOT4
- Install the piston seal and the piston - disc brake.
- Apply a coat of brake fluid to piston seal and install the piston seal to the groove inside caliper body.
- Apply a coat of brake fluid to the piston sliding part of caliper body and the entire outer surface of the piston - disc brake.
Fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, DOT3 or DOT4
- Apply a coat of grease to the piston boot and fit to the groove on the ends of piston - disc brake.
Grease:
Grease contained in the pad kit or equivalent
- Install the piston - disc brake to the caliper body.CAUTION: Do not force the piston - disc brake into the sliding part of caliper body.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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