Caliper Removal and Installation, Rear
Brake CaliperDisc Brake System - Exploded View (Part 1):
Disc Brake System - Exploded View (Part 2):
Removal
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1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the retaining clip and the parking brake cable and conduit from the brake caliper.
3. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
4. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
5. Inspect the brake caliper.
^ If leaks or a damaged piston boot are found, install a new brake caliper.
Installation
1. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts until snug.
^ Tighten the RH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
- Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the LH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
- Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the front brake hose on the brake caliper and install the flow bolt.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the brake caliper.
^ Install the retaining clip.
4. Bleed the caliper.
5. Install the wheel and tire.