Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

Brake Caliper Anchor Plate





Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

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NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid onto painted or plastic surfaces or damage to surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

3. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper and brake pad assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin caps and bolts and position the caliper and brake pad assembly aside.

- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

- Inspect the guide pin threads for damage and inspect the guide pin bushings for wear/damage. Install a new guide pin(s) and bushing(s) as necessary.

- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).

4. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the brake caliper anchor plate.
- Inspect the caliper anchor plate bolt threads for damage and foreign material. Install cleaned and dried anchor plate bolts or install new as necessary.

- To install, tighten to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft).

5. Using specified brake parts cleaner, dry and inspect the brake caliper anchor plate. Apply equal amounts of the supplied yellow lubricant to the 4 brake pad contact points on the anchor plate as indicated.





6. Fill the master cylinder with clean, specified brake fluid.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Apply the brake several times to verify correct brake operation.