Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle 83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft) External Torx E18 Ratchet/torque wrench Replace Brake rotor to the hub 5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) 10 mm socket 2 in extension Ratchet/torque wrench Reuse Remove...
Remove LH rear brake rotor Note Rotor will be loose until caliper is installedUse jack to simulate ride height on LH rear suspension Note Raise jack to simulate ride height, This is to release tension from the upper control arm which will be removed next later steps, DO NOT skip this ...
Fixed calipers are attached directly to the spindle or upright, and utilize pistons on both sides of the brake rotor. Fixed calipers perform better and provide a better feel then the cheaper and simpler floating caliper design found on most vehicles (and on the rear brakes of the Elise/Exige...
Wheel location.The rear brake pads do not need to be replaced as often as the front pads due to two factors. First, the rear brakes are usually a drum-type and have a longer service life. Secondly, with the same brake design on all four wheels, the front axle system is more stressed...
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of friction material made of organic, metallic or ceramic substances pressed against a rotor or “disc” when the driver steps on the brakes. The resulting friction slows the vehicle. Disc brakes are found on the front axles of all modern passenger vehicles and on the rear axle of many, ...
5. To remove the rear brake rotor for replacement loosen the caliper mounting bracket bolts and then remove them, these can be tight so be ready and use high quality tools. 6. Grasp the caliper mounting bracket and lift it from the axle. Inspect the caliper slides on the bracket and serv...
It is usually on the upper-rear of the brake rotor. Caliper bolts are located on the back side of the caliper. Use penetrating oil to loosen the bolts if necessary. Warnings Be careful using brake fluid. It is an eye irritant and is hazardous if swallowed. Always wash your hands ...
I used a zip tie to hold the caliper back up and away from the rotor, steadied with the sway bar without pinching the brake line too hard. The caliper will sit happily on the rear axle, seeming quite balanced, but I still recommend securing it somehow just in case pulling the rotors ...
Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels using the ½-inch air gun and a socket. Step 2 Remove the brake caliper by removing the two bolts holding the caliper to the mounting bracket using the 3/8-inch ratchet and a socket. Pull the rotor off...