Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid.





4. Remove union bolt and then disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting, bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly.

CAUTION: Do not drop brake pad.





6. Remove disc rotor.

CAUTION: Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor, if it necessary to remove disc rotor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Refill with new brake fluid DOT 3.
^ Never reuse drained brake fluid.

1. Install disc rotor.

CAUTION: Alignment marks of disc rotor and wheel hub put at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.

2. Install brake caliper assembly vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified torque.

CAUTION: Before installing caliper assembly, wipe off oil and moisture on all mounting surfaces of rear axle and caliper assembly and threads, bolts and washers.





3. Install L-shaped pin of brake hose and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air.
5. Check rear disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.