Rear Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation: Installation
- Install brake caliper carrier (1) to torsion beam (2).
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolt a: 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
- Install new slide pin boots (1) to brake caliper carrier.
- Apply rubber grease to slide pins, then install slide pin (2) to front side and slide pin (3) to rear side of brake caliper carrier.NOTE: Be sure not to install wrongly because the shape of slide pins are different as shown below.
- Pass parking brake cable (1) through bracket (3) of caliper.
- Hang parking brake cable on lever (2) as follows.NOTE: Make sure that lever (4) contacts pin (5).
- Install brake pads and caliper referring to Rear Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation .
- Connect flexible hose (4) with new washers (5) to caliper and brake pipe temporarily by hand. Then install clip (2).
- Tighten flexible hose joint bolt (3) and brake pipe flare nut (1).WARNING: Make sure that flexible hose is not twisted when tightening joint bolt. If it is twisted, reconnect it using care not to twist it.
Tightening torque
Flexible hose joint bolt a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Brake pipe flare nut b: 16 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
- Install brake cable clip (1) securely to bracket (2).
- After reassembling brake lines, bleed air from them referring to AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM .
- Check to make sure that system is free from fluid leakage.
- Check to make sure that parking brake lever stroke is as specified. If not, adjust. Refer to PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
- Install rear wheel referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove vehicle from hoist and perform brake test. See PARKING BRAKE .