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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 LH 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




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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.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
- Using the special tool, press and hold the brake pedal.
- Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.

Vehicles with high performance brakes




5 Remove the logo badge.
- Remove the 2 screws.

All vehicles




6 Remove the LH anti-rattle spring.
- Release the 2 clips.
7 Disconnect and release the parking brake cable from the caliper.
- Release the clip.




8 Remove the LH brake caliper.
- Remove the 2 access plugs.
- Release the 2 brake caliper guide pins.




9 Remove the brake pads.





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NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the brake caliper anchor plate.
- Remove and discard the 2 bolts.

Installation

All vehicles
1 Install the brake caliper anchor plate.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb.ft).
2 Install the LH brake pads.
3 Install the LH brake caliper.
- Tighten the guide pins to 28 Nm ( 21 lb.ft ).
- Install the access plugs.
4 Install the LH anti-rattle spring.
- Carefully secure the clips.

Vehicles with high performance brakes
5 Install the logo badge.
- Tighten the screws to 5 Nm ( 3 lb.ft ).

All vehicles
6 Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper.
- Install new sealing washers.
- Tighten the union to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
7 Connect the parking brake cable.
- Carefully secure the clips.
8 Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
9 Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding Service and Repair