Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection

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Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Remove - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Pads, Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket And Springs
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Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket (2).
Remove the disc brake pads (1) from the caliper mounting bracket (2).
Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware (3) (if installed) for the following:
- Missing mounting hardware.
- Excessive corrosion.
- Brake pad fastener spring is bent.
- Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Looseness at the disc brake pads.
- Excessive contaminants in the brake caliper mounting bracket surface and threads.
If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly on the brake caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket And Components
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Inspect the brake caliper mounting hardware for the following:
- Binding
- Seizing
- Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket (1)
- Bent or damaged brake caliper mounting bolts
- Cracked or torn boots (4)
- Missing boots
- Bent or damaged brake caliper mounting bracket (3)
- Cracked or damaged brake caliper (2)
If any of the conditions listed are found then the brake caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Install - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement