Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (J55)
Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (J55)Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice.
Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
7. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against back of the outboard brake pad.
8. Compress the brake caliper piston into brake caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to slide the brake caliper off the brake rotor.
9. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
10. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt and plug the opening in the brake caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
11. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
12. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
13. Remove the brake caliper pin bolts.
14. Remove the brake caliper.
Installation Procedure
1. If reusing the brake caliper retainers and sleeves, clean the sleeves using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
2. Apply a thin coat of hi temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper retainers and sleeves.
3. Install the brake caliper over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
4. Install the brake caliper pin bolts.
^ Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to 31 Nm (23 lb ft).
5. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
6. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
7. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
^ Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
8. Bleed the brake system.
9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
11. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 9-10 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
13. Lower the vehicle.