Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55)

Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


1. Disable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

4. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (1) by removing the brake hose fitting bolt (2) from the brake hose (3).

5. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





Note:

* DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY

* Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

6. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

7. Remove the brake caliper.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake caliper.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).




3. Assemble the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (1) with the brake hose fitting bolt (2) to the brake hose (3).

4. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).

5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

7. Enable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.