Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tire and Wheels.
- Remove the rear brake hose bolt from the rear brake caliper.
- Plug the opening of the brake hose in order to prevent excessive brake
fluid loss and contamination.
Important: Discard the metal (copper) gaskets. DO NOT reuse metal (copper) gaskets, replace
them.
- Remove the metal (copper) gaskets from the brake hose bolt.
- Remove the rear brake caliper mounting bolts.
- Remove the rear brake caliper from the
brake caliper mounting bracket.
Installation Procedure
- If the brake caliper guide pin is to be
reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper
guide pin. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
- Install the rear brake caliper assembly
to the mounting bracket.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the rear brake caliper on the mounting bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).
- Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets
on the brake hose bolt.
- Remove the plug from the brake hose end.
- Install the brake hose bolt on the rear brake caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information