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Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview






Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

Applies to steel and ceramic brakes.

When servicing, completely install repair set.

Apply thin coat of assembly paste to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.






1 - Bolt

Self-locking

Torque specification: 35 Nm

Always replace

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin.

2 - Brake Caliper with Actuator

Brake caliper is not designed to be disconnect from actuator.

Pre-bleed caliper housing after repairing. Refer to => [ Brake System, Bleeding ] Brake System, Bleeding

3 - Bleeder Valve

4 - Dust Cap

Push onto bleed valve.

5 - Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

6 - Pressure Nut

To operate parking brake.

7 - Pistons

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

8 - Guide Pins

Grease before pulling on protective cap.

9 - Protective Cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin.

10 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.

If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

11 - Protective Cap

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip.