Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (with Dampener)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to
Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
1. |
Inspect the fluid level in the
brake master cylinder reservoir. |
2. |
If the brake fluid level is
midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable
level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before
proceeding. |
3. |
If the brake fluid level is
higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum
allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before
proceeding. |
6. |
Remove the brake hose to
caliper bolt (2) from the brake caliper. |
7. |
Remove the brake hose (1) from
the brake caliper. |
8. |
Remove and discard the 2
copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the
brake caliper and/or the brake hose end. |
9. |
Cap or plug the opening in the
brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and
contamination. |
10. |
Remove the upper brake caliper
pin bolt (1). |
11. |
Remove the brake caliper
vibration dampener (3). |
12. |
Remove the park brake cable
from the rear parking brake lever (1). |
13. |
Remove the brake caliper from
the brake caliper bracket. |
Installation Procedure
2. |
Install the brake caliper to
the brake caliper bracket. |
3. |
Install the lower brake
caliper pin bolt (1) and tighten to 28 N·m (20 lb
ft) . |
4. |
Install the brake caliper
vibration dampener (3) and tighten to 28 N·m (20 lb
ft) . |
5. |
Install the park brake cable
to the rear parking brake lever (1). |
6. |
Remove the caps or plugs from
the brake caliper opening and the brake hose. |
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Note: DO NOT reuse
the copper brake hose gaskets.
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7. |
Install NEW copper brake hose
gaskets (3) to the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (2) and to the brake
hose. |
8. |
Install the brake hose and the
brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the
bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) . |
10. |
With the engine OFF, gradually
apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel
distance. |
11. |
Slowly release the brake
pedal. |
12. |
Wait 15 seconds, then repeat
steps 9 and 10 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will
properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
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15. |
Apply and release the park
brake lever 4 times. |
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