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Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3.
Note
• DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

• Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.


Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).


4.
Warning

Support the brake caliper with a strong metal wire, or equivalent. This applies whenever the caliper 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.


Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose fitting, remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

5. Remove the outer brake pad (1).


6. Remove the inner brake pad (2).

7.
Note

If installing new brake pads, do not reuse the brake pad springs.


Remove the brake pad springs (1).


8. If installing new brake pads, discard the brake pad springs.

9. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).


10. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).



Installation Procedure


1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).


2. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:

• Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

• Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

• Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the caliper bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

• Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.

• Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.

3. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft) .


4. Install the brake pad springs (1).


5. Install the outer brake pad (1).


6. Install the inner brake pad (2).

7. Position the brake caliper to the bracket and loosely install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).


8. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .

9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .