Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Disc Brake Caliper





Brake Caliper

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
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the brake pads.
Remove the brake pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads Rear Disc Brake Pads




5
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
- Remove the union.
- Remove and discard the two sealing washers.
- Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.




6
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper housing.
- Remove the brake caliper upper bolt.

Installation
1
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).
2
NOTE:
Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.
Install the brake pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads Rear Disc Brake Pads
3 Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Remove the blanking caps from the ports.
- Install new sealing washers.
- Tighten the brake hose union to 32 Nm (24 lb.ft).
4 Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
5 Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Component Bleeding - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes Component Bleeding
6 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).