Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J61, J62)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Caliper Components (J61, J62)

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Callout	Component Name
Refer to BRAKE FLUID IRRITANT WARNING . Refer to BRAKE DUST WARNING . Preliminary Procedure  Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Release the tension from the park brake cables. Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator lever on the brake caliper.
1	Brake Hose Fitting Bolt Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . NOTE: If installing a new brake caliper, hand install the brake hose fitting bolt, the new gaskets and the hose to the new caliper with the caliper inverted to prevent brake fluid loss. Tighten  40 Nm (30 lb ft)
2	Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2) Procedure  Install NEW gaskets. Do not re-use the brake hose coupling gaskets.
3	Brake Hose NOTE: Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination. Plug the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4	Brake Caliper Guide Pin (Qty: 2) Tighten  27 Nm (20 lb ft)
5	Rear Brake Caliper Procedure  Use needle nose pliars to turn back the piston. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING . With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps  3- 4 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper piston and brake pads. Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Connect the park brake cable to the actuator lever on the caliper. NOTE: New brake calipers come prepared filled with brake fluid. Do NOT drain brake fluid from a new caliper before installing. Draining the brake fluid from the new brake caliper will prevent the brake caliper from bleeding properly.