FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake bleeder valve?
A:
The recommended torque is 11 Nm (97-inch lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper guide pin bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to deal with it when the brake caliper was leaking brake fluid from the REAR of the caliper past the integral park brake actuator shaft seal?
A:
You need to replace the brake caliper assembly. The park brake integral mechanism contains a non-serviceable seal which may be allowing brake fluid to leak past it and into the non-serviceable integral park brake mechanism.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed when removing the brake caliper piston?
A:
You should use clean cloths to pad the interior of the caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: Can you reuse the copper brake hose gaskets?
A:
No, do not reuse the copper brake hose gaskets.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed when installing the brake pads?
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The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the bottom of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What should be noted when installing the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket?
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You should note that the wear sensor-equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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