Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Plate





Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

Removal

NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheel and tire.




3
CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor. Use fingers only.
RH side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
- Release from the clip.
4 Remove the rear brake pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads Rear Disc Brake Pads




5
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper housing.
- Remove the brake caliper upper bolt.




6 Remove the brake caliper anchor plate.




7
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the brake caliper guide pins.
Remove the guide pins and seals.

Installation
1
CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
NOTE:
Make sure the brake caliper guide pins are installed in the correct orientation.
Install the brake caliper guide pins.
- Check the condition of the caliper guide pin seals.
- Check for correct operation.
2 Install the brake caliper anchor plate.
- Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
3
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Install the brake caliper.
- Tighten the brake caliper upper bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
4 Install the rear brake pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads Rear Disc Brake Pads
5 Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
6 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).