Rear Brake Caliper Replacement
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Vehicle Damage Warnings.
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.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
6. Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the outer brake pad.
Caution: When using a large C-clamp to compress a caliper piston into a caliper bore of a caliper equipped with an integral park brake mechanism, do not exceed more than 1 mm (0.039 in) of piston travel. Exceeding this amount of piston travel will cause damage to the internal adjusting mechanism and/or the integral park brake mechanism.
7. Tighten the C-clamp until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper bore enough to allow the caliper to slide past the brake rotor.
Do not exceed 1 mm (0.039 in) of caliper piston travel.
8. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
9. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
10. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
11. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
12. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
13. Remove the 2 brake caliper pin bolts.
14. Remove the park brake cable from the caliper.
15. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the caliper slide boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the slides and boots. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement.
2. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
3. Install the 2 brake caliper pin bolts and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
4. Install the park brake cable to the caliper.
5. Remove the caps or plugs from the brake caliper opening and the brake hose.
Note: DO NOT reuse the copper brake hose gaskets.
6. Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose-to-caliper bolt and to the brake hose.
7. Install the brake hose and the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
11. 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.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Apply and release the park brake lever 4 times.