Brake Caliper

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper by removing the union bolt and two gaskets. Plug the end of the hose to prevent loss of fluid.

   NOTE: Have a pan ready to catch any spilt brake fluid.

5. Remove the bolts that attach the caliper to the torque plate.

   Fig. 1: Remove the upper caliper mounting bolt . . . .

   Fig. 2: . . .then remove the bottom bolt

   Fig. 3: The lower bolt is larger than the top

6. Lift the bottom of the caliper up and remove the caliper assembly.

   Fig. 4: The entire caliper should slide off the disc

   To install:

7. Grease the caliper slides and bolts with lithium grease or equivalent. Install the caliper and secure with the bolts. Tighten the front caliper bolts to 27 ft. lbs. (36 Nm) and the rear to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
8. Reconnect the brake hose to the caliper, using two new washers. Make sure the flexible hose lock is securely in the lock hole of the caliper. Tighten the union bolt to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm). Also, verify that the brake hose is not twisted.
9. Fill the brake system to the proper level and bleed the brake system.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Top off the brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Check for leaks and proper brake operation.
12. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

    Fig. 5: Two bolts hold the rear caliper

    Fig. 6: Remove bolt the bolts . . .

    Fig. 7: . . . then lift the rear caliper off the brake disc