Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Plate: Removal

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

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 .
Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the brake caliper spring.

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Detach the parking brake motor electrical connector.

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Remove the brake caliper guide pin caps.

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NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

NOTE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

Remove the guide pins and position the brake caliper aside.

Torque

: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the brake caliper anchor plate. Discard the bolts.
Torque

: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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