FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What should you remove to access the Rear Brake Caliper Bracket (With a Single Rear Wheel)?
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You need to remove the tire and wheel assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How do you assemble the Rear Brake Caliper (With Single Rear Wheel (JH5))?
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You need to install the brake caliper bleed screw, install the brake caliper bleed screw cap, lubricate the new piston seal and the brake caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid, install the new seal into the brake caliper bore seal groove, lubricate the brake caliper bore and the piston with brake fluid, install the boot and piston and the brake caliper.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How do you install the Rear Brake Caliper (With Dual Rear Wheels)?
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You need to apply a light coating of GM-approved brake fluid to the brake caliper piston bores, brake caliper pistons, brake caliper piston seals, install the brake caliper piston seals to the brake caliper piston bores, install the brake caliper piston dust seals, the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper housing, press the brake caliper pistons squarely into the caliper bores, seat the edge of the brake caliper dust seals in the groove in the brake caliper piston, and install the brake caliper.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What can you do to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination?
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You can install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the Rear Brake Caliper Bracket (With Dual Rear Wheel)?
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The procedure is to remove the rear disc brake pads, remove the rear disc brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent, remove the upper brake caliper guide pin and the lower brake caliper guide pin, and inspect the brake caliper guide pin seals and caps for damage and wear.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper mounting bolts?
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The recommended torque is 108 Nm (80 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper bleed screw?
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The recommended torque is 12 Nm (106 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 300Nm (221 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the caliper bracket mounting bolts of JH5?
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The recommended torque is 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the upper brake caliper guide pin?
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The recommended torque is 61 Nm (45 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
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