Brake Caliper Anchor Plate, Rear

Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
^ Pull back the parking brake lever.
^ Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
^ Remove the cable conduit retaining clip.
^ Disconnect the cable from the brake caliper.

3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

4. Remove the 2 brake pads, shims and slide clips. Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination.
^ Inspect the brake pads for wear and contamination.

5. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the anchor plate.

Installation
1. Install the brake caliper anchor plate and the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the 2 brake pads and slide clips to the brake caliper anchor plate.

3. NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.

Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
^ Tighten to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
^ Pull back the parking brake lever.
^ Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.
^ Install the cable conduit retaining clip.

5. Cycle the park brake several times to verify normal operation.
6. Test the brakes for normal operation.