FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What is the preliminary procedure for servicing the front brake caliper bracket (JD9, JF3, JF7)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to properly service the brake caliper?
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The proper way is to remove the upper brake caliper guide pin bolt, separate the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket, and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent without disconnecting the brake caliper hose.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the brake caliper guide pin bolts?
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You must not use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts and use hand tools only.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed before servicing the rear brake caliper bracket (JD9)?
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You shall support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper guide pin bolts?
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The recommended torque is 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the preliminary procedure for servicing the rear brake caliper (JD9)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for brake caliper guide pin bolts?
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The recommended torque is 38 N.m (28 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to properly disassemble the rear brake caliper (JH6, JH7)?
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The proper way is to remove the brake caliper, the pistons from the caliper bores, the boots from the caliper bores, the piston seals from the caliper bores, the bleeder valve cap, and the bleeder valve from the caliper housing.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many pin bolts does the brake caliper guide attach?
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It attaches 2 nuts.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed before assembling the front brake caliper (JH6, JH7)?
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When applying the clean brake fluid to the piston bores, piston seals, and pistons, you only apply the brake fluid to one bore at a time.
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