![]() ![]() I like to hang the caliper from the strut spring. This shows another angle of removing the caliper bolts.Ĭarefully slide the caliper off of the pads. This next picture shows the top caliper bolt being removed with a 14mm socket and 1/2″ drive socket wrench, and the bottom caliper bolt already loosened. Remove the top and bottom bolt, as shown. Remove the lug nuts (13/16″ socket), take off the wheel, and set it aside. ![]() Leave the Jack and the jack stand under the car for safety purposes. The first step is to jack up the vehicle. caliper pin protective boot kit (part#16090).caliper bracket (part# 14-1340 – Left or Right is the same part).If you get any benefit from this article, please leave a comment. This post walks through the process of replacing the caliper bracket and caliper pins. This solved the heavy vibration problem, but by this time, the rotors were warped, probably as a result of the uneven braking… Eventually I replaced the rotors as well. This prompted me to replace the caliper pins and caliper bracket. Upon disassembly, the bottom pin on the driver’s side was still very difficult to move. Then re-assembled everything with the new pads. I cleaned as much of it off as possible and applied new caliper grease. There was still grease on it, but it was very thick and beginning to harden. I eventually pulled it out, and examined it. The top caliper pin moved freely in and out, but when I went to move the bottom pin, it was very, very difficult to move. Next I went to the driver’s side and removed the caliper. This was the second clue (the first being the heavy vibration when braking). Indeed, the brake pads on the passenger side were very well worn, but on the driver’s side, they were barely worn. Initially I thought I just needed to change brake pads, possibly due to uneven wearing. The procedure discussed here would also apply to the 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Toyota Corollas. ![]() By that I mean that I hadn’t recently done any work on the front end that would require removing tires, and other items relating to brakes. The problem seemingly developed out of nowhere. I recently had this issue on the 2004 Toyota Corolla. It is also relatively easy to check if this is the problem. A stuck or seized caliper pin is one of these things. For example, it could be a warped rotor, worn or damaged brake pads, debris, worn bearings, etc. Vibration when applying brakes can be caused by several different things. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission – at no cost to you. This picture guide walks you through the process of fixing this problem. Do you experience vibration when applying the brakes? You may have a seized caliper pin. ![]()
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