Rear Brake Caliper Replacement

Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (All Wheel Drive and GT)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (Vehicle Damage Warnings).

1. Use a siphon in order to remove half of the brake fluid from the reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




4. Place a container below the rear brake hose and the fitting (1) in order to catch the brake fluid.
5. Remove the rear brake hose, the fitting, and the washer from the caliper.
Discard the washer.




6. Use a wrench in order to hold the slide pins. Remove the caliper bolts (1, 2).
7. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

Inspection Procedure

1. Clean and inspect the disc brake caliper components. Repair or replace the components as necessary. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection).
2. Clean and inspect the caliper. Repair or replace the components as necessary. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection (Testing and Inspection).

Installation Procedure

1. If the caliper piston is not compressed into the caliper bore, complete the following steps:

1. Wrap the handle of a hammer with tape.
2. Use the handle of a hammer in order to compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore.




2. Ensure the caliper slide pins (2, 8) are lubricated with lithium soap base glycol grease or Silicone Brake Lubricant, or equivalent. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Fluid Type Specifications). If necessary, refer to Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement (All Wheel Drive and GT) (Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement)Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement (Except All Wheel Drive and GT) (Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement).
3. Install the caliper (1) to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the caliper bolts (9) and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
5. Install a NEW washer to the flexible hose lock hole in the caliper.
6. Install the brake hose to the caliper.




7. Install the brake hose fitting (1) and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
8. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).

Warning

Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

11. With the engine OFF, gradually apply and release the brake pedal several times in order to position the caliper pistons and the brake pads.
12. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Service and Repair).