Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement




Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).


Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic 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.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).




4. Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove the brake caliper (1) and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.




5. Remove the inner (1) and outer (2) brake pads.
Note the location of the brake pad wear sensors for correct installation.




6. Remove the brake pad shims (1).




7. Remove the upper and lower guide pins (1).




8. Remove the brake caliper guide pin seals (1).
9. Clean the brake caliper bracket contact surfaces with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake caliper guide pin seals (1).




2. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins.
3. Install the upper and lower guide pins (1).




4. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake pad shims.
5. Install the brake pad shims (1).




6. Install the inner (1) and outer (2) brake pads.
Note the location of the brake pad wear sensors for correct installation.




7. Install the brake caliper (1) to the caliper bracket.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

8. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten the bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.