Caliper Removal and Installation, Rear

Brake Caliper

Material:

Removal

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1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and position the brake hose aside.
^ Discard the 2 copper washers.
3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide bolts and the brake caliper.
^ If a leaking or damaged caliper piston boot is found, install a new disc brake caliper.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated or damage to the caliper guide pin boots can occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted during caliper installation.

Position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate and brake pads.
2. Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs).
3. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Bleed the brake system.
6. Test the brakes for normal operation.