Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement - RearRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheel and the tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake pads. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear.
4. Remove the brake pipe from the rear caliper. Plug the open brake pipe to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
5. Remove the caliper to the rear axle control arm fasteners.
6. Remove the caliper assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Clean the caliper to rear axle control arm fasteners thoroughly with brake and choke cleaner P/N 21007432 or equivalent.
Important: If LOCTITE 272 Threadlocker or equivalent is not available, new caliper support bracket fasteners must be used.
2. Apply LOCTITE 272 Threadlocker or equivalent to the caliper to rear axle control arm fasteners.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the caliper assembly to the rear axle control arm and tighten.
Tighten the rear caliper-to-rear axle control arm bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
4. Install the brake pipe to the caliper assembly.
Tighten the brake pipe-to-rear caliper to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
Important: Never replace the brake pads on one side of the axle only. The left and right side brake pads must be replaced only as axle sets.
5. Install the brake pads into the caliper. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear.
6. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
9. Prior to operating the vehicle, press the brake a few times until the brake pads are seated against the rotor.