Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear

Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.





3. Loosen the upper control arm bolt and position the bolt forward as shown.





Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

4. Remove the brake caliper (2) from the brake caliper bracket (3) and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.





5. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.
6. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.





7. With the upper control arm bolt/nut (1) positioned forward remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).
8. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket.
9. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware.
10. Inspect the brake caliper bracket.
11. Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake caliper bracket.

Notice: This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (2).
Tighten the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb ft).





3. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
4. Install the brake pads (1) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
5. Install the brake caliper.





6. Tighten the upper control arm bolt.
Tighten the upper control arm bolt to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Pump the brake pedal 2-3 times in order to seat the rear disc brake pads to the rotor.