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Rear Disc Brake Caliper

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Fig 1: Rotor/Caliper
GC0026803Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
2 - DISC BRAKE ROTOR
  1. Install the brake pads.
  2. Lubricate the slide pins and slide pin bushings with caliper slide grease or the grease provided with the caliper.
  3. Install the caliper (1) on the anchor.
    Fig 2: Cable To Support Plate
    GC0026804Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRE
    2 - CABLE
    3 - BRAKE HOSE
    4 - CALIPER SLIDE BOLTS
    5 - BANJO BOLT
  4. Install the caliper slide pin bolts (4) and tighten to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
    CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
  5. Install brake hose (3) to caliper with a new  gasket washers and tighten banjo bolt (5) to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
  6. Fill and bleed brake system.
  7. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
  8. Remove supports and lower vehicle.