Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement

Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


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

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





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.

3. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationaly and remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

4. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.





5. Remove the brake caliper guide pins (1) and seals (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins.

2. Assemble the brake caliper guide pins (1) to the guide pin seals (2).

3. Ensure the lip of the seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.

4. Install the upper and lower guide pins and seals to the brake caliper bracket.

5. Ensure the lip of the seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper bracket.

6. Position the brake caliper to the bracket.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary and tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

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