Rear Disc Brake
Brake Caliper
Removal
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1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
2. Remove the brake flow bolt and position the brake hose aside.
- Discard the 2 copper washers.
3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.
Installation
1. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper.
2. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin brake caliper bolts.
- Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
3. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake hose flow bolt.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
4. Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Brakes and Traction Control, Component Bleeding.
5. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.