Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Install the disc brake rotor protectors and remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57) .
Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) @Rear Disc Brake Inner Pad - Remove
Rear Brake Hose Clip Bolt (1) - Remove
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire. (1)
- NOTE:
Typical rear rotor is shown, actual rotor will vary based on RPO.
Disconnect the parking brake actuator electrical connector.
- Parking Brake Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Parking Brake Caliper (2) - Remove
Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Brake Rotor (2) - Remove
Disc brake rotor protectors MUST be installed prior to tire and wheel assembly removal to avoid ceramic brake rotor damage due to contact between the tire and wheel assembly and the rotor. If the ceramic brake rotor is damaged replacement may be required.
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.