Rear Disc Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper

Removal

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

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:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper lower bolt.




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 Remove the brake pads.
- Rotate the brake caliper upwards.
- Remove the two clips.




7
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper housing.
- Remove the brake caliper upper bolt.

Installation
1
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
2
CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
Check the caliper slide pins.
- Check for correct operation.
- Check the condition of the caliper slide pin seals.
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 brake pads.
- Install the two clips.
5
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Secure the brake caliper.
- Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
- Tighten the brake caliper lower bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
6 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).
7 Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
8 Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Component Bleeding - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes Component Bleeding [Vehicles With: Standard Brakes]
9 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).