Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (Without J55)
Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (without 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. Pull down on the front park brake cable (3).
7. Remove the front park brake cable from the park brake cable connector.
Notice: When using a large C-clamp to compress a caliper piston into a caliper bore of a caliper equipped with an integral park brake mechanism, do not exceed more than 1 mm (0.039 inch) of piston travel. Exceeding this amount of piston travel will cause damage to the internal adjusting mechanism and/or the integral park brake mechanism.
8. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
^ Compress the brake caliper piston into brake caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to slide the brake caliper off the brake rotor.
^ Remove the C-clamp.
9. Remove brake hose to caliper bolt attaching the brake hose to the brake caliper.
10. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
11. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
12. Plug the opening in the brake caliper and pipe to prevent fluid loss and/or contamination.
13. Remove the park brake cable bracket (2) from the brake caliper (1).
Leave the park brake cable attached to the cable bracket (2).
14. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
15. Remove the lower brake caliper pin bolt.
16. Rotate the brake caliper up.
17. Remove the brake caliper from the upper brake caliper pin bolt.
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 high temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper retainers and sleeves.
3. Install the brake caliper to the upper caliper pin bolt.
4. Rotate the brake caliper down over the brake pads into the brake caliper bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
5. Install the brake caliper pin bolts.
^ Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to 26 Nm (20 lb ft).
6. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
7. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
8. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
^ Tighten the rear brake hose to caliper bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
9. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
10. Install the park brake cable bracket (2) to the brake caliper (1).
^ Tighten the park brake cable bracket bolt to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).
11. Install the front park brake cable (3) to the park brake cable connector (1).
12. Bleed the brake system.
13. With the engine OFF gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
14. Slowly release the brake pedal.
15. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12 13 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
16. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
17. Lower the vehicle.