Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear

Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the brake hose to brake caliper bolt.

Important: The gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.

4. Discard the metal gaskets.
5. Plug the opening in the front brake hose with a rubber plug in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





6. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts.





7. Remove the caliper from the caliper anchor bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. If reusing the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers, clean the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers using denatured alcohol.
2. Dry the brake caliper pin bolts using non lubricated, compressed filtered air.
3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper bolts.
4. DO NOT apply the lubricant to the brake pad hardware.





5. Install the brake caliper on the mounting bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





6. Install the brake caliper bolts.
Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 31 Nm (23 lb ft).





7. Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets to the brake hope and the bolt.

Notice: Refer to Brake Hose Installation Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Install the rear brake hose bolt.
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 44 Nm (33 lb ft).
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.