ecable00

I am finding it impossible to remove the Calipers. There are four bolts that hold the caliper in place and I am unable to get a Torx bit on the bottom bolt as the suspension is in the way and leaves very little room. I have tried an extension but I can not even get the Torx socket close to fitting. I have also tried turning the wheel both directions with no luck. Do I have to remove that part of the suspension? Tahsnk for any help.

sdastg1

hmm 4 bolts?
Usually there is only two bolts holding the calier in place. If theyre rusted in place, spray some pb blaster on there.
Uncrew the two bolts, and the caliper pops right off.
remove the metal springs,
pop out the pads
put shims on the back of new pads
anti-squel cream on the pads
replace new pads
replace springs
reinsert caliper
tighten it down to torque specs

VVT-i

You just need to compress the old brake pads with the screw driver and remove the old pads. To remove the calipers you need 17mm socket. Do not touch those torx screws, those screws are held the one piece mono block caliper together.