Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH9)

Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH9)

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Remove the rear disc brake pads. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH9) Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH9)Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH5, JH6) Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH5, JH6).





Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

2. Remove the rear disc brake caliper (1) from the brake caliper bracket and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.





3. If necessary, remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).

Note:
The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing.

4. If necessary, remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (2).





5. Inspect the brake caliper guide pin seals (1) and caps (2) for damage and wear. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (With Single Rear Wheel) Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (With Single Rear Wheel)Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (With Dual Rear Wheel) Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (With Dual Rear Wheel).

Installation Procedure

1. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin surfaces:

* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin shafts.

* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin seats.

* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin threads.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. If removed, install the upper brake caliper guide pin (1) and tighten to 61 Nm (45 lb ft).

Note:
The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing.

3. If removed, install the lower brake caliper guide pin (2) and tighten to 61 Nm (45 lb ft).

4. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide bores and seals.





5. Install the brake caliper guide pin seals (1) and caps (2), if removed.

Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals and caps are fully seated in the grooves of the brake caliper housing.





6. Install the rear disc brake caliper (1) to the brake caliper bracket.

Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the grooves of the brake caliper bracket.

7. Install the rear disc brake pads. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH9) Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH9)Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH5, JH6) Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (JH5, JH6).