Removal and Installation — Brake Caliper

Removal

NOTICE: If fluid spills on the painted surface, the affected area must be washed immediately with cold water.

1. 1
   Activate the brake Service Mode.
   Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
2. 2
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. 3
   Remove the brake caliper spring.

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the EPB actuator motor electrical connector.

   

5. 5
   Remove the brake caliper bolt and washers and set the brake hose aside. Discard the washers.
   Torque: 30 lb-ft (40 N·m)

   

6. 6
   Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolt caps.

   

7. 7
   Remove the guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
   Torque: 21 lb-ft (28 N·m)

   

8. 8

   NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

   Separate the brake pad from the brake caliper. Remove and discard the brake pad.

   

9. 9

   NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

   Separate the inboard brake pad from the brake caliper. Remove and discard the inboard brake pad.

   

10. 10
    Remove the bolts and the EPB actuator motor. Discard the bolts.
    Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)

    

11. 11
    Remove and discard the O-ring.

    

Installation

1. 1

   NOTICE: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the flexible brake hose may occur.

   NOTICE: Do not damage the O-ring when installing the parking brake actuator motor to the brake caliper housing.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Install the brake pads.
   Refer to: Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake - Removal and Installation).
3. 3
   Install the parking brake actuator motor.
   Refer to: Parking Brake Actuator Motor (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation - Removal and Installation).
4. 4
   Deactivate the brake Service Mode.
   Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
5. 5
   Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles with: Electric Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles with Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).