Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
3. Remove retaining clip, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
4. Using an open end wrench to hold slider pin in position, remove pinch bolts, Fig. 11.
5. Lift caliper assembly from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.

Fig. 12 Positioning Anti-rattle Clips:

INSTALLATION

1. Apply a suitable silicone dielectric compound to slider pins and inside of boots.
2. Place slider pins and boots on anchor plate, then position caliper assembly on anchor plate. Check to be sure that brake pads and anti-rattle springs are properly positioned, Fig. 12.
3. Apply suitable sealer and thread locking compound to pinch bolt threads, then install pinch bolts. While using an open end wrench to hold slider pin in position, torque pinch bolts to specification.
4. Attach parking brake cable to lever arm, then install retaining clip.
5. Using replacement washers, connect brake hose to caliper. Torque retaining bolt to 30-45 ft lbs.
6. Perform system brake bleeding procedures, then install wheel and tire assembly.
7. Cycle brake pedal several times to position brake pads and caliper piston.