Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement - RearCaution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the rear brake hose bolt from the rear brake caliper.
4. Plug the opening of the brake hose in order to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
Important: Discard the metal (copper) gaskets. DO NOT reuse metal (copper) gaskets, replace them.
5. Remove the metal (copper) gaskets from the brake hose bolt.
6. Remove the rear brake caliper mounting bolts.
7. Remove the rear brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
2. Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
4. Install the rear brake caliper assembly to the mounting bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the rear brake caliper on the mounting bracket.
^ Tighten the brake caliper guide pins to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets on the brake hose bolt.
7. Remove the plug from the brake hose end.
8. Install the brake hose bolt on the rear brake caliper.
^ Tighten the brake hose bolt to 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.