Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J61, J62)

Callout

Component Name

Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Preliminary Procedure

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

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

Release the tension from the park brake cables.

Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator lever on the brake caliper.

Brake Hose Fitting Bolt

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Note
If installing a new brake caliper, hand install the brake hose fitting bolt, the new gaskets and the hose to the new caliper with the caliper inverted to prevent brake fluid loss.

40 Nm (30 lb ft)

Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2)

Install NEW gaskets. Do not re-use the brake hose coupling gaskets.

Brake Hose

Note
•	Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
•	Plug the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Brake Caliper Guide Pin (Qty: 2)

27 Nm (20 lb ft)

Rear Brake Caliper

Use needle nose pliars to turn back the piston.

Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 3-4 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper piston and brake pads.

Fill the master cylinder reservoir.

Connect the park brake cable to the actuator lever on the caliper.

Note
New brake calipers come prepared filled with brake fluid. Do NOT drain brake fluid from a new caliper before installing. Draining the brake fluid from the new brake caliper will prevent the brake caliper from bleeding properly.