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Removal Procedure

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

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 357441  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rear brake hose bolt from the rear brake caliper.
  4. Plug the opening of the brake hose in order to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
  5. Important: Discard the metal (copper) gaskets. DO NOT reuse metal (copper) gaskets, replace them.

  6. Remove the metal (copper) gaskets from the brake hose bolt.

  7. Object Number: 357443  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear brake caliper mounting bolts.

  9. Object Number: 357034  Size: SH
  10. Remove the rear brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 156329  Size: SH
  1. If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
  2. Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.

  4. Object Number: 357034  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear brake caliper assembly to the mounting bracket.

  6. Object Number: 357443  Size: SH

    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.

  7. Install the rear brake caliper on the mounting bracket.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).


    Object Number: 357441  Size: SH
  9. Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets on the brake hose bolt.
  10. Remove the plug from the brake hose end.
  11. Install the brake hose bolt on the rear brake caliper.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose bolt to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  13. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information