CALIPER, Disc Brake: Removal: Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.
- Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the area of repair instead of the entire system.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with suction gun.
- Remove the brake hose banjo bolt and discard the copper washers if replacing caliper.
- Remove the caliper slide bolts (3).
- Remove the caliper (6) from vehicle.