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Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement JD9


Object Number: 1850344  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

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.

Preliminary Procedures

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

1

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

  1. DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
  2. Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolts. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
  3. Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pins and the guide pins slide freely in the caliper bracket bores.

Tighten
38 N·m (28 lb ft)

2

Disc Brake Caliper

Procedure

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

3

Disc Brake Pad (Qty: 2)

Tip
Note the location of the inner and outer brake pads to aid installation.

4

Brake Pad Shim (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and corrosion.
  2. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket only.

5

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patch on the brake caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket.
  2. Clean the brake caliper bracket bolt threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  3. Apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to 2/3 of the threaded portion of the brake caliper bolts.

Tighten
200 N·m (148 lb ft)

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Brake Caliper Bracket

Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement JH6, JH7


Object Number: 1840283  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

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.

Preliminary Procedures

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

1

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
The upper brake caliper guide pin bolt cannot be removed until the brake caliper and bracket assembly are removed from the rear axle.


Only loosen the brake caliper upper guide pin bolt.

Tighten
108 N·m (80 lb ft)

2

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patch on the brake caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket.
  2. Clean the brake caliper bracket bolt threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  3. Apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to 2/3 of the threaded portion of the brake caliper bolts.

Tighten

    • JH6--200 N·m (148 lb ft)
    • JH7--300 N·m (221 lb ft)

3

Brake Caliper

Procedure

  1. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin bolt and separate the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket.
  2. Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

4

Brake Pad (Qty: 2)

Tip
Note the location of the inner and outer brake pads to aid installation.

5

Brake Pad Shim (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and corrosion.
  2. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket only.

6

Brake Caliper Bracket