Brake Caliper Replacement- Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement- RearRemoval Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly.
6. Compress the rear caliper piston.
6.1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
6.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor.
6.3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
7. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt (1).
8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
Important: Do not pinch off the brake hose with any tools.
9. Plug the opening in the brake hose (2) in order to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
10. Remove the caliper lock mounting bolt (2).
11. Remove the support key and the spring using a brass punch and a hammer to drive out the support key.
12. Remove the caliper assembly.
13. Inspect the inside of the caliper assembly for signs of fluid leakage.
14. Use a wire brush to remove any corrosion from the machined surfaces of the anchor plate and the caliper.
15. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.
Installation Procedure
Important: Do not use NEVER SEIZE type products on the caliper V-ways and/or anchor plate guide way surfaces.
1. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the caliper and the anchor plate sliding surfaces. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
2. Install the brake pads to the caliper.
3. Install the caliper assembly to the mounting plate.
4. Inspect the brake caliper/mounting plate wear adjustment.
5. Install the spring and the support key using a brass punch and a hammer to drive the support key into place.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the caliper lock mounting bolt (2). The boss on the bolt must fit into the circular cutout in the key.
Tighten the caliper lock mounting bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
7. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
Important: Install 2 New copper brake hose gaskets (3). Ensure that the brake hose is not twisted and is not in contact with any suspension component.
8. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension assemble and install the brake hose to caliper bolt (1), the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets (3) and the brake hose (2) to the brake caliper.
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
9. Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the wheel. If the hose makes contact remove the hose and correct the condition.
10. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level.
11. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
12. Install the tire and the wheel assembly.