Rear Brake Caliper Replacement

Fig 1: Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear

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Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Bleed Procedure Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution . NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Hose Bolt Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Brake Hose Washer (Qty: 2) Tip: Install the new brake hose bolt washers. Do not reuse the brake hose bolt washers.
3	Rear Brake Hose Tip: Cap or plug the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination for the brake system.
4	Brake Caliper Bolt (Qty: 2) Tip: If removing the brake caliper to service the brake system, note that the rear or trailing slide bolt for the brake caliper bolt has an O-ring and is a smaller size bolt. DO NOT interchange the front or rear slide bolts. Tighten: 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
5	Rear Brake Caliper Tip: Bleed the brake system anytime the system is opened for repairs. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual without RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual with RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure without RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure with RPO BRM) .