Subsection 07 (BRAKES)
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Brake hose screw
(banjo fitting)
28.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(21 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
Bleeder
8.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(75 lbf•
in
± 13 lbf•
in
)
Install
NEW
sealing washers.
Refill and bleed brake system, refer to
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
CALIPER
Caliper Removal
1. Safely lift and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel, refer to
WHEELS AND TIRES
subsection.
3. If caliper is removed from vehicle for replace-
ment:
3.1 Drain brake system, refer to
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsec-
tion.
3.2 Unscrew brake hose from caliper.
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1. Brake hose
2. Sealing washers
4. Remove fasteners retaining brake hose.
5. Remove screws securing caliper support.
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1. Caliper screws
6. Place caliper assembly onto a support.
NOTICE
Do not let caliper hangs by the hose
and do not stretch or twist hose.
Caliper Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
If caliper was removed for replacement:
– Refill and bleed brake system, refer to
PERI-
ODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsec-
tion.
– Install
NEW
sealing washers.
Install
NEW
caliper retaining screws.
Tighten caliper retaining screws to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Caliper retaining screws
61 N•m ± 9 N•m
(45 lbf•ft ± 7 lbf•ft)
BRAKE PADS
Brake Pads Replacement
1. Remove caliper, refer to
CALIPER REMOVAL
in
this subsection.
2. Remove pin retainer securing brake pad pin.
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