Brake Caliper - Removal/Installation
BRAKE CALIPER - REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal
WARNING:Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING:Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. See Service and Repair.
2. For the LH brake caliper, release the lower portion of the anchor housing spring.
- Apply force to the center of the spring and pull outward at the bottom of the spring to remove it from the lower brake caliper cavity.
CAUTION:If the anchor housing spring is to be removed, do not force the spring off the brake caliper or damage to the spring can occur.
CAUTION:Do not use any tools to remove the spring, use hand force only. Do not use excessive force or damage to the spring can occur.
NOTE:The LH side anchor housing spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the upper brake caliper cavity.
3. Rotate the spring upward and remove it from the brake caliper.
4. For the RH brake caliper, release the upper portion of the anchor housing spring.
- Apply force to the center of the spring and pull outward at the top of the spring to remove it from the upper brake caliper cavity.
NOTE:The RH side brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the lower brake caliper cavity.
5. Rotate the spring downward and remove it from the brake caliper.
6. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
NOTE:The brake caliper and the brake flexible hose are removed as an assembly.
7. Remove and discard the retainer clip from the brake flexible hose.
8. Remove the 2 guide pin bushing caps and the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts, position the caliper aside.
- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
9. Remove the 2 brake pads from the caliper.
10. Remove the brake flexible hose from the brake caliper.
Installation
1. Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
2. Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the 2 bushing caps.
- Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm {5.0 kgf-m, 37 ft-lbf}.
3. Install the brake pad anti-rattle spring using the following procedure:
a. Insert the tab of the spring into the brake caliper cavity.
b. Twist the tab into the cavity (LH side in the upper brake caliper cavity, RH side in the lower brake caliper cavity).
NOTE:If present, the 2-tabbed end of the anchor housing spring must be installed first.
4. Rotate the anchor housing spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
5. Position the lower portion of the anchor housing spring onto the anchor plate.
6. Push down and inward until the upper and lower ends of the anchor housing spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.
7. Verify that the anchor housing spring is correctly latched by pulling on the spring.
CAUTION:The latch MUST be positioned as shown or damage to the component may occur.
8. Install the brake flexible hose to the brake caliper.
- Tighten to 20 Nm {2.0 kgf-m, 177 in-lbf}.
NOTE:Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.
9. Position the brake flexible hose and install a new retainer clip.
10. Attach the brake tube fitting to the brake flexible hose.
- Tighten to 18 Nm {1.8 kgf-m, 159 in-lbf}.
11. Bleed the brake caliper. See Component Bleeding.
12. Install the wheel and tire assembly. See Service and Repair.