Removal & Installation (LX 470)
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- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove union bolt and gasket. Disconnect flexhose from caliper. Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.
- Hold sliding pin and loosen installation bolts. See Fig 1.
- Remove installation bolts and remove caliper from torque plate.
- Remove brake pads with anti-squeal shims and remove pad support plates.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using NEW gaskets, install flexible hose lock securely in lock hole in caliper.
- Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
- Check system for leaks.