Rear Brake Caliper: Removal

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Deactivate the electronic parking brake system prior to servicing or removing rear brake components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Activate the EPB service mode. Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Mode Activation and Deactivation .

2.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

3.

Remove the brake caliper spring.

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4.

Disconnect the EPB actuator motor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.

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5.

Remove the flow bolt, disconnect the brake hose and detach the routing bracket from the wiring harness. Discard the washers.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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6.

Remove the caps, the guide pins and the brake caliper.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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