FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What's the recommended torque for the disc brake caliper bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What kind of brake caliper mounting bracket bolts are required when replacing the removed or loose one?
A:
The brake caliper mounting bracket bolts must be new.
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended screw torque for the caliper bleed screw?
A:
The recommended torque is 12 N.m (106-inch lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: How do you remove the front brake caliper bracket?
A:
You can remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket and the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket, remove the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and washers, discard the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts, remove the brake caliper mounting bracket, inspect the brake caliper bracket, replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged, then clean all the bolt adhesive residue from the brake caliper mounting bracket and the knuckle mating surfaces.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be done when installing the caliper pistons into the caliper bores?
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You will need to install the boots over the ends of the pistons so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore openings, seat the boots into the brake caliper bore grooves and slide the pistons into the brake caliper bores, push the pistons down to the bottom of the brake caliper bores, seat the boots into the piston grooves and the groove in the brake caliper bores.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be done when installing the caliper piston into the caliper bore?
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You will need to install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening, seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove and slide the piston into the brake caliper bore, push the piston down to the bottom of the brake caliper bore, seat the boot into the piston groove and the groove in the brake caliper bore.
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the required torque when installing the two new brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and washers?
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The required torque is 175 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended bolt torque for the brake caliper guide pin bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended bolt torque when installing the two new brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and washers?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 175 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended bolt torque for the disc brake caliper bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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