Brake Caliper - V8 S/C 5.0L RETROL (G2264157): Removal
WARNING:
Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
CAUTION:
- Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
- Take care not to contaminate the brake pad friction materials or the brake discs.
- If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains illustrations for right side components, left side components are similar.
- The flexible brake hose with washers and the banjo bolt is only available as an assembly.
- If the brake hose banjo bolt has been loosened or removed, a new brake hose assembly must be installed.
- Connect the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment and set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) to the maintenance position.
General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment
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NOTE: This step is only required if the diagnostic equipment is not available.
Set the EPB to the maintenance position.
Refer to: ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE SERVICE MODE ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION
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NOTE: This step is only required if the startup battery has no power.
Release the EPB.
Refer to: ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE RELEASE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS NO ELECTRICAL ROWER (G1822068)
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
- Remove the rear wheel arch liner.
Remove the brake caliper anti-rattle spring.
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NOTE: The brake pad wear sensor is installed on the right side only.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the EPB actuator.
- Release the brake pad wear sensor.
- Release the 2 grommets.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Disconnect the banjo bolt.
- Disconnect the brake pipe union.
- Remove the clip.
- Remove and discard the brake hose.
- Remove the dust caps.
- Remove the 2 slide pins from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake caliper.
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NOTE: Only do this step if a new component is to be installed.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the EPB actuator.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.