Rear

AG AND AJ.BODY CALIPER

BRAKE SHOE REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist.
(2) Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.






(3) Remove caliper attaching bolts (Fig. 2).






(4) Lift caliper away from adapter rails (Fig. 3).






(5) Remove outboard shoe by sliding shoe off caliper (Fig. 4).






(6) Pull inboard shoe away from piston (Fig 5).

Cleaning and Inspection

Check for piston seal leaks (brake fluid in and around boot area and inboard lining) and for any ruptures of piston dust boot. If the boot is damaged, or fluid leak is visible, disassemble caliper assembly and install a new seal and boot (and piston if scored).

BRAKE SHOE INSTALLATION

(1) Retract piston.






(2) Install inboard brake shoe by inserting shoe retaining clip into piston cavity (Fig. 1).






(3) Install outboard shoe by sliding retaining clip over caliper fingers (Fig. 2).






(4) Install lower end of caliper on to adapter making sure the lower tabs on shoes and the casting projections on the caliper are under the adapter rail (Fig. 3).
(5) Rotate caliper down over rotor.






(6) Install caliper attaching bolts and torque to 17.5-25.8 N.m (155-230 in. lbs.) (Fig. 4).
(7) Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. This is important. Then repeat sequence to full specification.
(8) Remove jackstands or lower hoist. Before moving vehicle be sure It has a firm pedal.