Caliper, Disc Brake, Rear: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing caliper onto disc brake adapter to avoid damaging boots on caliper guide pins.
CAUTION:
Use care not to damage the caliper's piston boot while servicing the brakes.
- Install the disc brake caliper with outboard brake pad attached over the inboard brake pad and rotor, onto the brake caliper adapter bracket.
- Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the adapter bracket. Install the rear caliper bolts (3) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TORQUE
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- Install brake line fitting (3) to the flex hose (4) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TORQUE .
- Install the brake line bracket and nut (2) to the brake caliper.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Bleed the caliper as necessary. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE BLEEDING .
- Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
- Exit the service mode prior to road testing the vehicle. This can be done in two ways:
- Exit the service mode with diagnostic scan tool.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the Electric Park Brake (EPB) switch.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.