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.
- 35 N.m (26 ft lb)
- Always replace
- Hold guide bolts while loosening and tightening
- Piston seal
- Removing, see REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Piston
- Removing, see REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Dust boot
- Pull outer sealing lip onto piston
- Cap
- Bleeder screw
- Before tightening lubricate threads lightly with brake fluid
- Brake caliper
- Replace if leaking fluid at parking brake lever
- Fill with fluid and pre-bleed before installing
- Guide bolts
- Lubricate with grease before installing protective cap
- Protective cap
- Install on guide bolts and brake pad carrier
- 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