Brake Caliper Replacement (Rear Wheel)

IMPORTANT: Refer to Disc Brakes System Description.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with proper safety stands.
2. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.





4. If you are removing the caliper for overhaul, disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.
4.1. Disconnect the brake hose fitting and two gaskets.
4.2. Discard the gaskets.
4.3. Plug the hole in the caliper housing, and in the brake hose fitting.





5. Remove the upper caliper mounting bolt. Discard the bolt.
6. If you are removing the caliper for overhaul, remove the lower mounting bolt. Discard the bolt.
7. Remove the caliper housing from the anchor bracket.





8. If you did not disconnect the brake hose, hang the caliper housing from the suspension.


INSPECTION PROCEDURE





1. Inspect the mounting bolts and sleeves for corrosion.
^ Do not polish away any corrosion.

^ Replace corroded mounting bolts and sleeves.
2. Inspect the linings for wear. Replace the linings if the linings are tapered beyond 0.15 mm (0.006 inch).





3. Inspect the brake hose fitting bolt. If the through-hole is blocked, remove the blockage or replace the bolt.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the linings.
2. Install the caliper housing over the rotor and into the anchor bracket.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install new upper caliper mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).

4. Install a new lower mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).





NOTICE: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.

5. Install the brake hose fitting, two new gaskets, and the brake hose fitting bolt.
^ Tighten the brake hose fitting to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

6. If you removed the brake hose fitting, bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Installation.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove the safety stands.
9. With the engine running, firmly pump the brake pedal three times.
10. Check the brake system for leaks.