Caliper-Rear Disc Brake: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

Fig 1: Brake Pedal Holder

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Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown in illustration, depress the brake pedal past its first one inch of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir while the lines are disconnected.
Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.

Fig 3: Brake Hose Mounting

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1 - BANJO BOLT

2 - GUIDE PIN BOLTS

3 - CALIPER

4 - BRAKE HOSE

Remove the banjo bolt (1) connecting the brake hose (4) to the brake caliper (3). There are two washers (one on each side of the flex hose fitting) that will come off with the banjo bolt. Discard the washers; install new washers upon installation.
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the shoes and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the rear of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.

Fig 4: Rear Disc Brakes, Hub And Spindle Components
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Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (4).

Fig 5: CALIPER REMOVAL FROM ADAPTER
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Remove the caliper assembly (1) from the brake adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away from the rotor (2), and then lifting the caliper assembly off the lower machined abutment (4) on the adapter.

Fig 6: OUTBOARD PAD RETENTION TO CALIPER
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Remove the outboard brake pad from the caliper by prying the brake pad retaining clip (3) over the raised area on the caliper (1). Slide the brake pad off of the brake caliper.

Fig 7: INBOARD PAD REMOVAL
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Pull the inboard brake pad away from caliper piston until the retaining clip (1) is free from the cavity in the piston (2). Remove the pad.