Removal (Rear)
- Remove 1/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub and bearing.
- Remove the tires and the wheel. Install 2 wheel nuts in order to retain the rotor.
- Push the piston (7) onto the caliper bore (2) in order to provide clearance between the linings and the rotor. See Fig 1.
- Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing (15) and against the back of the outboard pad (9).
- Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston (7) is pushed into the caliper bore (2) enough in order to slide the caliper (15) off the rotor. Do not overtighten the C-clamp. Overtightening will deform the outboard shoe (9).
- If caliper is being removed from vehicle, remove the hose bolt attaching the inlet fitting. If caliper is not being removed from vehicle, hang caliper from frame.
- Plug the openings in the caliper housing (15) and the pipe in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination. See Fig 1.
- Remove the caliper bolts (2). See Fig 2.
- Inspect the piston boots for cuts, tears or deterioration. Replace the piston boots if damage exists. Refer to BRAKE CALIPERS under OVERHAUL.
- Inspect the caliper bracket boots for cuts, tears or deterioration. Replace the caliper bracket boots if damage exists. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS .
- Inspect the caliper bolts (2) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing caliper. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion. See Fig 2.
NOTE:
The numbers in parenthesis in the text refer to the numbers in the graphics.
NOTE:
Do not allow calipers to hang from the flexible hoses. Doing so can damage the hoses.