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Caliper (Rear): Installation

  1. Install the caliper over the rotor and the caliper bracket. Ensure that the bushings are in place.
  2. Lubricate the caliper bolts. Use silicone grease. Do not lubricate the threads.
  3. Lubricate the 2 bolt boots in the caliper bracket. Use silicone grease.
  4. Install the caliper bolts. Ensure that the bolt boots fit securely in the groove of the caliper bolts. Be sure not to pinch or tear the boots. If the boots are damaged, they must be replaced. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
  6. Install the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
  8. Install the rear tire and the wheel assembly.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
  11. Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  12. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks. See BRAKE SYSTEM INTERNAL LEAK  under SYSTEM TESTS.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper
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