FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for brake caliper bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 175N.m(129 lb-ft).
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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 bolts.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many bolts does the brake caliper bracket attach?
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It attaches 2 bolts.
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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 64 N.m (47 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to service the brake caliper bracket bolts?
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You shall remove all traces of the adhesive patch on the brake caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket, clean the brake caliper bracket bolt threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket with denatured alcohol and allow them to dry, and apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to 2/3 of the threaded portion of the brake caliper bolts.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the preliminary procedure for servicing the front brake caliper bracket?
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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 preliminary procedure for servicing the front brake caliper?
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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 service the brake caliper?
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You shall bleed the hydraulic brake system, after the installation is complete and with the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance, slowly release the brake pedal, wait 15 seconds, then repeat the steps until a firm brake pedal Is obtained, and fill the master cylinder to the proper level.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to service the brake caliper guide pin?
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You shall apply a thin coating of high-temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins and the guide pin bores of the brake caliper bracket.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be noticed while servicing the brake caliper guide pin bolt?
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You must use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolt but use hand tools only.
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