Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - RearRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it 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.
1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent; do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads (1) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (2) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
Important: The brake caliper mounting bracket bolts must not be reused. Replace the bolts with new bolts whenever the bolts are removed or become loose.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and discard.
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
6. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware.
7. Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks or damage.
8. Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged.
9. Clean all the bolt adhesive residue from the brake caliper mounting bracket and the knuckle mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake caliper bracket to the suspension knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the two NEW brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (1) and washers.
The new brake caliper mounting bracket bolts will come with an adhesive already applied to the threads.
^ Tighten the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to 175 Nm (125 lb ft)
3. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with high temperature silicone lubricant.
4. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
5. Install the brake pads (1) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
6. Install the brake caliper.