Inspection - Rear

Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Rear

1. Use a siphon in order to remove half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.





4. Install a large C-clamp over the brake caliper.
5. Position 1 end of the clamp against the caliper body adjacent to the brake hose fitting.
6. Position the other end of the clamp against the outer pad.
7. Tighten the clamp in order to compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore.
8. Remove the clamp.
9. Attempt to move the caliper up and down. Verify the caliper is not loose.
10. Attempt to move the caliper inward and outward. Verify the caliper slides smoothly with minimal force.





11. Inspect the caliper bolts (6,7) for the following conditions:
^ Corrosion
^ Damage
^ Looseness
12. Gently pull the caliper slide pins (4,10) inward and outward without disengaging the slide pins from the boots (3,12).
13. Inspect the boots for cracks or tears.
14. Inspect the caliper slide pins for the following conditions:
^ Corrosion
^ Wear
^ Damage
^ Foreign material between the guide pin hex and the caliper
15. If any of the conditions exist, replace the disc brake hardware.
16. Inspect the bracket (1) for damage. Replace the caliper assembly if damage is evident.
17. Fill the master cylinder fluid reservoir.