FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the Brake Caliper Guide Pin bolts?
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The recommended torque is 108 N.m (80 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How many seals attach to the Brake Caliper Guide Pin?
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There are 2 seals attached to the Brake Caliper Guide Pin.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to service the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts?
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You should 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 or equivalent and allow them to dry and then apply threadlocker.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to service the Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts?
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You should not use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts, use hand tools only and then install an open-end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How many bushings attach to the Brake Caliper Guide Pin?
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There are 2 bushings attached to the Brake Caliper Guide Pin.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many bolts attach to the Brake Caliper Guide Pin?
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There are 2 bolts attached to the Brake Caliper Guide Pin.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Brake Caliper?
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You should remove the upper brake caliper guide pin bolt, separate the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket and then support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to service the Brake Pad Shim?
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You should clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and corrosion and then apply a very thin coating of high-temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket only.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to service the Brake Caliper?
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You should bleed the hydraulic brake system, apply the brake pedal, release the brake pedal and then fill the master cylinder to the proper level.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many bolts attach to the Brake Caliper Bracket?
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There are 2 bolts attached to the Brake Caliper Bracket.
By BobGM Specialist
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