Rear Caliper Replacement

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Two-thirds of the brake fluid from master cylinder.
2. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
3. Mark relationship of wheel to hub and bearing.
4. Tire and wheel. Install two wheel nuts to retain rotor.
5. Push piston onto caliper bore to provide clearance between pads and rotor.
a. Install a large C-clamp over top of caliper housing and against back of outboard pad.
b. Slowly tighten C-clamp until piston is pushed into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off rotor.

NOTE: If C-clamp is tightened too far, the outboard shoe will be deformed and will require replacement.

6. Brake hose bolt attaching inlet fitting. Plug openings in caliper housing and pipe to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
7. Caliper bolts.
8. Caliper housing from rotor and caliper bracket.

NOTE: Inspect caliper bracket boots for cuts, tears or deterioration. Replace if damaged. Inspect piston boot for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace boots. Inspect caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new parts including bushings when installing caliper. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion.

Caliper Installation:

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Caliper over rotor and caliper bracket. Make sure bushings are in place.
2. Lubricate caliper bolts using silicone grease. Do not lubricate threads.
3. Lubricate two rubber boots in caliper bracket using silicone grease.
4. Caliper bolts. Using a flat bladed tool push boot over shoulder of caliper bolt. Boot must be securely in groove of caliper bolt. Tighten caliper Bolts to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
5. Brake hose bolt. Tighten brake hose bolt to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.). Replace copper gaskets.
6. Remove wheel nuts securing rotor to hub and bearing.
7. Tires and wheels. Align previous marks on wheel and hub and bearing.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Fill master cylinder to proper level with clean brake fluid
10. Bleed the entire brake system.Bleeding Brake System