| Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | | Retractor, Rear Brake Caliper Piston - all other than 460 series vehicles 206-085 | Materials Name Specification Brake Fluid - Super DOT4 ESD-M6C57-A Removal CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water. | | -
Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Release the parking brake cable | | | -
Detach the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket. - Torque: All other than 460 series vehicles 31 Nm
- 460 series vehicles 34 Nm
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NOTE:Note the position of the brake pads to aid installation. Remove the brake pads (brake caliper shown removed for clarity). - Disconnect the pad wear indicator.
- Release the brake pads from the clips.
- Remove and discard the clips.
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CAUTION:When the brake caliper pistons are retracted to the piston housing, brake fluid will be displaced into the brake fluid reservoir. | 460 Series vehicles | | -
CAUTION:To retract the left-hand side or right-hand sidebrake caliper piston, apply pressure to, and rotate the brake caliper piston counterclockwise. NOTE:Support the brake caliper against the brake caliper bracket and the spring during brake caliper piston retraction. NOTE:This step requires the aid of another technician. Using a standard tool, retract the brake caliper piston. | All vehicles | | -
CAUTION:To retract the left-hand side brake caliper piston, apply pressure to, and rotate the brake caliper piston counterclockwise. CAUTION:To retract the right-hand side brake caliper piston, apply pressure to, and rotate the brake caliper piston clockwise. NOTE:Support the brake caliper against the brake caliper bracket and the spring during brake caliper piston retraction. NOTE:This step requires the aid of another technician. Using the special tool, retract the brake caliper piston. - Centralize the brake caliper piston and make sure that the piston boot is correctly located.
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NOTE:Make sure that the brake pad contact points are clean and free of foreign material. NOTE:Install new brake caliper retaining bolts. NOTE:460 series vehicles brake pads don't have any adhesive foil To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | | -
Depress and release the brake pedal 3 times, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up as necessary with brake fluid. | | | -
Adjust the parking brake cable.
For additional information, refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Disc Brakes (206-05A Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
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