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Rear Brake Caliper: Installation

  1. If reusing the brake caliper retainers and sleeves, clean the sleeves using denatured alcohol, or equivalent. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper retainers and sleeves. Install the brake caliper to the upper caliper pin bolt. Rotate the brake caliper down over the brake pads into the brake caliper bracket.
  2. Install the brake caliper pin bolts. Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
  4. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the rear brake hose to caliper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake caliper. Install the park brake cable bracket to the brake caliper. Tighten the park brake cable bracket bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install the front park brake cable to the park brake cable connector. Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.


  1. If reusing the brake caliper retainers and sleeves, clean the sleeves using denatured alcohol, or equivalent. Apply a thin coat of hi temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper retainers and sleeves.
  2. Install the brake caliper over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake caliper pin bolts. Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  5. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.
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