Brake Caliper: Service and Repair

Brake Caliper
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair





CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.









CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.





CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
3 Remove the brake caliper housing.

Installation

WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
1 Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
2 Install the brake caliper.
3 Connect the brake tube to the brake caliper.
Torque to: 30 Nm
4 Install the brake caliper upper bolt.
Torque to: 30 Nm
Install the two clips.
Install the brake pads.

CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.
5 Install the brake caliper lower bolt.
Torque to: 30 Nm
6 Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
7 Bleed the brake system.
For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding Service and Repair