Rear Brakes

Caliper Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Mark the position of the rear wheels relative to the wheel hubs and remove the wheels.





3. Remove the bolt and the ring seals that attach the brake hose inlet fitting to the caliper.
4. Disconnect the brake hose. Plug the openings in the caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
5. Remove the caliper mounting bolts from the steering knuckle.





6. Remove the caliper.

Installation





1. Install the caliper with the mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper mounting bolts to 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the brake hose with the bolt and ring seals.
Tighten: Tighten the brake hose inlet bolt and ring seals to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the rear wheels.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.





6. Bleed the caliper.