Caliper Removal and Installation, Rear
Brake Caliper - E-450Special Tool(s):
Material:
Removal
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. NOTE: Use new copper washers on the brake hose flow bolt.
Remove the brake hose flow bolt and position the brake hose aside.
^ Discard the copper washers.
3. Set the caliper locking pin drive-out.
^ Set the notched end of the special tool at a 45-degree angle against the end of the upper caliper locking pin.
^ Tap the tool to squeeze the caliper locking pin so the retention tabs can clear the support bracket.
4. Drive the caliper locking pin out of the caliper locking groove.
5. Repeat for the lower caliper locking pin.
6. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
Remove the brake caliper from the support bracket.
Installation
1. Coat the caliper locking keys and the caliper locking grooves with silicone brake caliper grease.
2. Install the brake caliper into the support bracket.
3. Start the caliper locking pin in the caliper locking groove.
4. Using the Brake Caliper Pin Remover, drive the caliper locking pin into the caliper locking groove until the retention tabs emerge.
5. Repeat for the other caliper locking pin.
6. Using new copper washers, install the brake hose flow bolt.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the brake caliper.