BRAKES

Brake Systems

Brake Caliper

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Montero and Montero Sport

Front

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper brake line and remove the retaining clip.
4. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts.
5. Lift the caliper from the caliper support.

   Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front disc brake assembly — Montero and Montero Sport

   To install:

6. Make sure the disc brake pad shims and clips are properly positioned.
7. Position the caliper over the rotor so the caliper engages the adapter correctly. Install the mounting pins and tighten to 54 ft. lbs. (74 Nm) .
8. Connect the brake hose to the caliper brake line and install the retaining clip.
9. Bleed the brake system.
10. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

Rear

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper brake line and remove the retaining clip.
4. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts.
5. Lift the caliper from the caliper support.

   To install:

6. Make sure the disc brake pad shims and clips are properly positioned.
7. Position the caliper over the rotor so the caliper engages the adapter correctly. Install the mounting pins and tighten them to 32 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).
8. Connect the brake hose to the caliper brake line and install the retaining clip.
9. Bleed the brake system.
10. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

    Fig. 2: Exploded view of the rear disc brake assembly — Montero

    Fig. 3: Exploded view of the rear disc brake assembly — Montero Sport