How to Replace a Caliper in a Saturn Ion

Replacing the brake calipers on a Saturn Ion is a bit more complex than some other models. There are extra steps you may have to take depending on the rear and front calipers. In addition, bleeding the brake system afterwards varies on whether or not you have anti-lock brakes.

Instructions

Prepare Your Ion

1

Siphon off fluid from the brake master cylinder until it is half full. Use a suction-tube device like a turkey baster.

2

Release the parking brake lever boot from the floor console by lightly pressing inward on the boot retainer sides and pulling the boot back.

3

Loosen the tension from the parking brake cables. While the brake lever releases, loosen the adjusting nut to the end of the front cables threaded rod. Use hand tools to do this.

4

Take off the tire after securely raising the car on a jack stand. Use the lug nuts on the studs to keep the rotor onto the hub.

Remove the Caliper

5

Release the end of the parking brake cable from the lever on the caliper. Release the retaining tabs that secure the cable to the bracket on the caliper. This is only needed for removing a rear caliper.

6

Compress the caliper piston with a C-clamp so the caliper can be removed. Position the clamp ends against the caliper body rear and the outboard pad to do this.

7

Disconnect the fitting bolt attaching the brake hose to the caliper. Plug the holes with rubber to prevent losing more fluid or contaminating it.

8

Remove the bolts from the caliper. It should now pivot upward away from the caliper bracket and slide off.

Install the Caliper

9

Install the new caliper onto the bracket. Hold the guide pins in place while installing the pin bolts.

10

Reconnect the parking brake components if replacing a rear caliper. Secure the retaining tabs by pressing the park brake cable end fitting into the calipers bracket, then secure the cable end to the lever on the caliper.

11

Unplug the brake hose and connect it to the caliper. Use new copper gaskets with the bolt connecting the hose and caliper.

12

Bleed the brake system to remove air from it. Attach a hose to the open bleeder valve and place the other end in a container half-filled with fluid. Have another person press down on the brake pedal.

13

Connect the wheel back on and lower the vehicle. Set the brake pads with the pedal, pressing it two-thirds of the way down and slowly releasing it every 15 seconds until it feels firm.

14

Adjust the parking brake cable tension if you replaced a rear caliper. Position the lever boot to the floor console and then press the boot retainer into place to secure it.

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Instructions

1

Lift the car securely on the jack and remove the wheel. If you dont have a jack stand, consult an auto expert to find one appropriate for a Jetta.

2

Begin to remove the caliper from the hydraulic line from the caliper, but not completely. Remove the caliper from the carrier first by removing the bolts, then remove it from the hydraulic line.

3

Thread the replacement caliper onto the hydraulic line and tighten it by hand. Fit the caliper onto the carrier, replace the bolts and finish tightening the hydraulic line.

4

Bleed the system with the help of a bleeder bottle. Connect the bottle hose to the brake bleeder valve, open the valve and use the brake pedal to remove air.

5

Replace the wheel and lower the car off the jack. Dont test the brakes on the road until you set the pads while stopped. Pump the pedal multiple times until it feels firm.

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Instructions

1

Position the wheel chocks against one of the Escapes rear wheels. Turn each individual front lug nut counterclockwise with the lug wrench to loosen them.

2

Jack the front end of the Escape off the ground. Set the two jack stands under the front frame and lower the Escape onto the jack stands.

3

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4

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