Rear Brake Caliper: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts until snug.
- Tighten the RH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
- Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Tighten the LH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
- Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Tighten the RH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
- Using 2 new copper washers, position the front brake hose on the brake caliper and install the flow bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the brake caliper.
- Install the retaining clip.
- Bleed the caliper. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article for component bleeding.
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.