Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
The Electric Park Brake (EPB) actuator must be retracted into Service Mode position prior to removing the brake caliper assembly. This can be done in two ways:
- A diagnostic scan tool
- Through Uconnect or the cluster's Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display for vehicles without touchscreen radios (base radios).
CAUTION:
If the Electric Park Brake (EPB) switch is actuated with the caliper removed from the caliper bracket and still connected electrically, the EPB motor will fully extend causing damage to the caliper piston. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the rear caliper. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, REAR, REMOVAL
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- Remove the inner (1) and outer (2) brake pads.
- Remove the abutment shims (1).