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Rear Disc Brake Caliper





Brake Caliper

Special Service Tools






Brake pedal hold down tool

JDS9013

Removal

WARNING: Failure to release the tension and calibrate the electric parking brake during rear parking brake related service procedures, could cause the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

All vehicles
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
3 Release the parking brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release Service and Repair

Vehicles with high performance brakes




4
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove the logo badge.
- Remove the two retaining screws.

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5
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
To prevent the loss of brake fluid, using the special tool apply the brake pedal and set to 40mm ( 1.6 in ) below the rest position.
NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
- Using the special tool, press and hold the brake pedal.
- Remove and discard the two sealing washers.




6
NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Remove the anti-rattle spring.
- Release the 2 clips.
7 Disconnect and release the parking brake cable from the caliper.
- Release the clip.




8
NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Remove the brake caliper.
- Remove the 2 access plugs.
- Release the 2 brake caliper guide pins.




9
NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Remove the brake pads.

Installation

All vehicles
1 Install the brake pads.




2 Install the brake caliper.
- Tighten the guide pins to 28 Nm.
- Install the access plugs.




3 Install the anti-rattle spring.
- Carefully secure the clips.




4 Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper.
- Install new sealing washers.
- Tighten the union to 38 Nm.
5 Connect the parking brake cable.
- Carefully secure the clips.

Vehicles with high performance brakes




6
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Install the logo badge.
- Install the two retaining screws.

All vehicles
7 Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding Service and Repair
8 Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
9 Re-calibrate the electric park brake. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release Service and Repair