Titan 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor
WARNING: Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other
materials.
CAUTION:
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While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
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It is not necessary to remove the torque member and disconnect the brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of cylinder body. When
replacing brake pads, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
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Do not damage piston boot.
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Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary.
NOTE: Do not disconnect brake hose unless removing the cylinder body.
3. Remove bolts (2) as shown, and cylinder body (3).
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(1): Brake hose
NOTE: Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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Refill with new brake fluid.
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Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install cylinder body to the vehicle, and tighten bolts to specification. Refer to BR-30, "Components".
CAUTION: Before installing cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe off mounting surface of cylinder body.
3. Install brake hose to cylinder body with new copper washer and tighten to specification. Refer to BR-30, "Components".
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse copper washer.
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Securely attach brake hose to protrusion on cylinder body.
4. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air.
5. Install tires to the vehicle.
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove pads from cylinder body.
2. Remove sliding sleeve and boot from cylinder body.