Caliper Removal and Installation, Rear

Brake Caliper

Material:

Disc Brake System - Exploded View:

Removal

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the retaining clip and the parking brake cable and conduit from the brake caliper.

3. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
4. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
5. Inspect the brake caliper.
- If leaks or a damaged piston boot are found, install a new brake caliper.

Installation
1. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts until snug.
- Tighten the RH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
^ Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the LH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
^ Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the front brake hose on the brake caliper and install the flow bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the brake caliper.
- Install the retaining clip.
4. Bleed the caliper.