Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

Brake Caliper Anchor Plate









Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

2. NOTICE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this may damage the pistons and boots.

NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.

- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

- To install, tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).

3. Remove the brake pads and stainless steel slides from the brake caliper anchor plate.

4. Remove the guide pins and guide pin boots.
- Check the guide pins for binding and damage.

- Install new guide pins if worn or damaged.





5. NOTE: When installing the brake caliper anchor plate, new brake caliper anchor plate bolts must be used.

Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the brake caliper anchor plate.

- Discard the bolts.

- To install, tighten new anchor plate bolts to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

7. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.