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Rear Brake Calliper Bracket Replacement

Special Tools

EN-45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .

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    Caution: Support the brake calliper 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 calliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the calliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

    Note: Remove and discard the brake calliper pin bolts.

  4. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket (3) and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the calliper. Refer to Rear Brake Calliper Replacement : without Dampener .
  5. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket (3).
  6. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.

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  8. Remove and DISCARD the brake calliper bracket bolts (1).
  9. Remove the rear brake calliper bracket.
  10. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware. Refer to Rear Brake Calliper Hardware Replacement .
  11. Inspect the brake calliper bracket.
  12. Replace the brake calliper bracket if cracked or damaged.

Installation Procedure


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  1. Install the brake calliper bracket.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.

  3. Install the NEW brake calliper mounting bracket bolts (1) and tighten a first pass to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
  4. Warning: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the NEW brake calliper mounting bracket bolts (1) a final pass to an additional 60 - 75 degrees, using the EN-45059 meter .

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  7. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake calliper bracket (3).
  8. Install the brake pads (1) to the brake calliper bracket.
  9. Install the brake calliper. Refer to Rear Brake Calliper Replacement : without Dampener .
  10. Install the rear tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Pump the brake pedal 2-3 times in order to seat the rear disc brake pads to the rotor.
   


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