FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: How to remove the Rear Brake Caliper?
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You should remove the tire and wheel assembly, the rear brake hose bolt, the copper gaskets, the rear brake caliper mounting bolts, and the rear brake caliper.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to install the Rear Brake Caliper?
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You should clean and dry the brake caliper guide pin. Next, you should install the following parts: the rear brake caliper assembly, the rear brake caliper, the new copper gaskets, the tire and wheel assembly, and the brake hose bolt.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Front Brake Caliper Bracket?
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You should remove the tire/wheel assembly and inspect the brake caliper assembly. Next, you should remove the front brake caliper assembly and inspect the brake pads. Then, you should remove the front brake pads and inspect the front brake pads. In addition, you should remove the brake caliper mounting bracket and the guide pin seals. Finally, you should respect the brake rotor.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to install the Front Brake Caliper?
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You should clean the brake caliper guide pin, dry the brake caliper guide pin, and apply high-temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. Next, you should install the front brake caliper, the new metal/copper gaskets, the front brake hose bolt, and the tire and wheel assembly.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Front Brake Caliper?
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You should remove the tire and wheel assembly and the front brake hose bolt. Next, you should install a plug in the front brake caliper hose. Finally, you should discard the metal/copper gaskets and remove the front brake caliper.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front brake hose bolt?
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The recommended torque is 40 N.m (30 LB-FT).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 150 N.m (110 LB-FT).
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noted when the brake caliper is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected?
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You should 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: How to install the Front Brake Caliper Bracket?
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First, you should install the guide pin seals, the brake caliper mounting bracket, the front brake pad hardware, the brake pads, the brake caliper assembly, and the tire/wheel assembly. Next, you should seat the brake pads.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake hose bolt?
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The recommended torque is 40 N.m (30 LB-FT).
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