FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What is the assembly procedure for the rear brake caliper overhaul (J55)?
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You shall install the lubricated piston seal, the boot, the piston, the boot and retaining ring, and the caliper.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noted when installing the front brake caliper (without J55)?
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You must not apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the disassembly procedure for the rear brake caliper overhaul (J55)?
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You shall remove the rear brake caliper, the brake caliper piston, the piston dust boot seal, the bleeder valve, and the bleeder valve cap, and install the bleeder valve.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the rear brake caliper (J55)?
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The procedure is to install the brake caliper, the brake caliper pin bolts, the brake hose, and the tire and wheel assembly.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front brake caliper bracket?
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The proper way is to install the caliper bracket, the brake pads and the caliper.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to remove the rear brake caliper bracket (without J55)?
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The proper way is to remove the brake caliper, the brake pads, and the rear brake caliper bracket.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noted when overhauling the rear brake caliper (without J55)?
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The park brake lever, lever return spring, and actuator shaft seal are the only components of the integral park brake mechanism that can be removed or replaced. You must not disassemble the integral park brake mechanism.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to install the front disc brake hardware (without J55)?
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You shall install new caliper pin bolt boots, the brake caliper bracket, and the brake pads.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear brake caliper (J55)?
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The procedure is to remove the tire and wheel assembly, the C-clamp, the brake hose, the 2 copper brake hose gaskets, the brake caliper pin bolts, and the brake caliper.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the front brake caliper (without J55)?
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You shall note the location of the caliper pin bolts. The upper caliper pin bolt has a bushing as part of the assembly. The lower caliper pin bolt is a solid design pin bolt.
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