Removing and installing rear brake caliper
Removing and installing rear brake caliperTools
Preliminary work
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove wheel.
Removing rear brake caliper
1. Push brake pad back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) NR.144, -direction arrow-.
2. Release and unclip the connector from the wear indicator -arrow-.
3. Remove cable holder for the brake line and wear indicator -arrow-.
Note:
^ Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.
4. Loosen the brake line on the brake caliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with a suitable plug. Remove the brake caliper from the wheel carrier using a socket-wrench insert, multiple tooth with pin guide NR.33-arrows-.
Installing rear brake caliper
Note:
^ Replace screws and lock nuts.
^ Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.
^ Pay attention to tightening torques.
The brake caliper is installed in reverse order.
1. Fit the brake caliper.
2. Fit the brake line and cable holder.
3. Clip in the wear indicator connector.
Subsequent work
1. Bleed the brake system.
2. Mount the wheel.