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Rear brake caliper, servicing: Notes

NOTE:
  • When repairing, apply a thin coat of brake fluid to cylinders, pistons and seals.
  • Install all parts in repair kit.
  • Before installing caliper it must be filled with brake fluid and pre-bleed, see INSTALLING .
  • New calipers are supplied filled with brake fluid and pre-bled.

The following list pertains to Fig 1.

  1. 35 N.m (26 ft lb) 
    • Always replace
    • Hold guide bolts while loosening and tightening
  2. Piston seal 
  3. Piston 
  4. Dust boot 
    • Pull outer sealing lip onto piston
  5. Cap 
  6. Bleeder screw 
    • Before tightening lubricate threads lightly with brake fluid
  7. Brake caliper 
    • Replace if leaking fluid at parking brake lever
    • Fill with fluid and pre-bleed before installing
  8. Guide bolts 
    • Lubricate with grease before installing protective cap
  9. Protective cap 
    • Install on guide bolts and brake pad carrier
  10. Brake pad carrier 
    • Supplied as replacement part with pre -lubricated guide bolts and protective caps
    • If protective caps or guide bolts are damaged install repair kit and use grease pack supplied to lubricate guide bolts
  11. Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper Assembly
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