Brake Caliper Replacement

Repair guide, labor context, and estimate workflow for brake caliper replacement.

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Common Symptoms

• Brake drag
• Uneven pad wear
• Brake fluid leak near wheel
• Pulling while braking
• Sticking caliper piston

What This Repair Usually Involves

• Confirm caliper sticking, leaking, or seized condition
• Remove brake hose and caliper assembly
• Install replacement caliper
• Bleed brake system as required
• Verify there are no leaks and confirm proper brake operation

Tools Required

• Floor jack
• Jack stands
• Lug wrench or impact
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Line wrench
• Brake bleeder bottle or pressure bleeder
• Brake cleaner

Torque Specs

• Wheel lug nuts - Vehicle specific - load vehicle for exact spec
• Caliper bracket bolts - Vehicle specific - load vehicle for exact spec
• Brake hose banjo bolt - Vehicle specific - load vehicle for exact spec

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Repair Steps

1. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Confirm caliper and hose connection layout.
4. Remove caliper hardware and disconnect hose as required.
5. Install replacement caliper and sealing washers if applicable.
6. Reconnect brake hose and torque fittings.
7. Bleed brake system.
8. Verify there are no fluid leaks.
9. Reinstall wheel and torque lug nuts.
10. Confirm brake pedal feel before moving vehicle.

Pro Tips

• Compare replacement caliper to the original before installation.
• Use new sealing washers where required.
• Inspect hose condition while the system is apart.
• Bleed both sides when needed for balanced brake feel.

Warnings

• Brake fluid damages painted surfaces.
• Do not reuse damaged sealing washers.
• Do not drive until pedal feel is firm and leaks are ruled out.

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