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Rear Brake Caliper: Removal

  1. Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow when servicing. Release parking brake. Raise and support vehicle. Mark wheel in relation to hub. Remove wheel. Install and finger-tighten 2 lug nuts with flat side toward rotor to hold rotor when caliper is removed.
  2. If not completely removing caliper (such as for overhaul), go to next step. If completely removing caliper, remove bolt securing brake hose to caliper. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug opening in brake hose and caliper to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Lift up end of cable spring clip and disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever. See Figure .
  3. Remove bolt and washer securing cable support bracket to caliper body. Remove sleeve bolt. Pivot caliper upward to clear rotor. Slide caliper inboard off pin sleeve to remove caliper. Hang caliper by wire if brake hose is still connected.
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