FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: How do I install the Front Brake Caliper Hardware?
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First, you will need to grease the bores inside of the bolt boot and the caliper pin bolts. Press the new caliper pin bolt boots into the bores next install the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake pads and retainers. Lastly, remove the mechanic's wire and install the brake caliper.
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30/03/2022 Q: How do I install the Rear Brake Caliper Bracket?
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First clean and visually inspect threads of the caliper bracket bolts and mounting holes in the knuckle. Next, apply thread locker to the threads of the brake caliper bracket bolts. Then install the caliper bracket with the bracket bolts and the rear brake pads. Lastly, install the caliper.
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30/03/2022 Q: How do I install the Rear Brake Caliper Hardware?
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First, you will need to clean all parts and dry them with low-pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air. Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks. If cracked, replace. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolt sleeves with high-temperature silicone lubricant. Install the brake caliper bracket, the brake pad retainers, and the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
By BobGM Specialist
30/03/2022 Q: How do I remove the Front Brake Caliper Hardware?
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Start with removing the brake caliper from the mounting bracket, and support the caliper with a mechanics wire. Next remove the brake pads, retainers, and caliper bracket. Mount the brake caliper bracket in a vise. Using a flat-bladed tool or punch carefully remove the caliper pin boots from the brake caliper bracket and thoroughly clean the caliper bracket bores of all lubricant.
By OmarGM Specialist
29/03/2022 Q: How do I remove the Rear Brake Caliper Bracket?
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Start with removing the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Next remove the rear brake pads, the caliper bracket bolts, and the bracket.
By OmarGM Specialist
29/03/2022 Q: How do I remove the Rear Brake Caliper Hardware?
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Start with removing the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire. Next, remove the brake pads and retainers from the caliper bracket. Then remove the brake caliper bracket. Mount the brake caliper bracket in a vise.
By BobGM Specialist
29/03/2022 Q: How many gaskets are in the brake hose fitting?
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2gaskets are in the brake hose fitting.
By OmarGM Specialist
28/03/2022 Q: How many pin bolts attach to the brake caliper guide?
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2 Bolts attach the brake caliper guide.
By BobGM Specialist
28/03/2022 Q: How will I know when the pistons need to be replaced?
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Replace the pistons, Scoring in the caliper bores, Corrosion in the caliper bores, Pitting in the caliper bores, and/or Damage to the pistons.
By OmarGM Specialist
27/03/2022 Q: What if the piston fails to be removed?
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Reposition the piston that has been removed back in the brake caliper. Using a small block of wood and a C-clamp, slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston it is halfway in the brake caliper. It does not have to be fully seated. Position the second block of wood in front of the piston that remains in the brake caliper. Cover the brake caliper with a towel. Using compressed filtered, non-lubricated air, apply the air to remove the pistons from the brake caliper.
By BobGM Specialist
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