03/06/2024 17:05:44

Brake Caliper Pad Slides and Parking Brake Calipers - Cleaning and Lubrication

Code de correction 33013005

  • 2024-03-05: Replaced copper paste with Silaramic.
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Remarque
This procedure is recommended for cold weather regions.
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Remarque
This procedure is not included in the Annual Service price.
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Remarque
Perform the following steps on all 4 calipers.

Brake Caliper Pad Slides - Cleaning and Lubrication

  1. Remove the pad retaining pins and collect the anti-rattle spring.
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    Note
    Always check that the anti-rattle clip has not been damaged. This part is easily damaged and is important to help eliminate squeaks.
    Front caliper Rear caliper
  2. Gently push the pistons back into caliper.
  3. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.
  4. Thoroughly clean the caliper pad slides and abutments with the disc brake caliper brush (tool part number 1115240-00-A) and soapy water.
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    CAUTION
    If there is rust or pitting on the caliper that cannot be removed with a hand brush, replace the caliper.
  5. Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant (1063021-00-A) to the caliper pad slides. Remove any excess lubricant.
  6. Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant (1063021-00-A) between the shim and the backing plate on the brake pads. Remove any paste that squeezes out after installing the shim.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the brake pads move freely.

Parking Brake Calipers - Cleaning and Lubrication

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Perform the following steps on the LH and RH parking brake calipers.
  1. Remove the parking brake caliper (voir la procédure).
  2. Push the smaller sliding pin out of the caliper.
  3. Inspect the sliding pin for corrosion:
    • If no corrosion is present on the sliding pin, continue to the next step.
    • If corrosion is present on the sliding pin, use a wire brush to remove the corrosion and wipe the sliding pin clean with a clean cloth.
  4. Release the edge of the outer boot from the lip on the larger pin.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to damage the boot.
  5. Push the larger sliding pin outwards.
  6. Inspect the sliding pin for corrosion:
    • If no corrosion is present on the sliding pin, continue to the next step.
    • If corrosion is present on the sliding pin, use a wire brush to remove the corrosion and wipe the sliding pin clean with a clean cloth.
  7. Apply Silaramic lubricant to the exposed area of the sliding pin.
  8. Push the sliding pin back into the parking brake caliper and reattach the outer boot to the lip on the sliding pin.
  9. Release the edge of the inner boot from the lip on the larger pin.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to damage the boot.
  10. Push the pin inwards.
  11. If necessary, use a wire brush to clean the corrosion from the sliding pin and wipe clean with a clean cloth.
  12. Apply Silaramic lubricant to the exposed area of the sliding pin.
  13. Push the sliding pin back into the caliper and reattach the inner boot to the lip on the sliding pin.
  14. Use a hand brush and soapy water to clean the retaining pins, anti-rattle spring, sides of the parking brake pads, and caliper.
  15. Apply Silaramic lubricant to the caliper pad slides and the smaller sliding pin.
  16. Reinstall the smaller sliding pin into the caliper.
  17. Reinstall the parking brake caliper (voir la procédure).
  18. Lisser les plaquettes de frein. Voir Plaquettes de frein - Rodage.
  19. Lissez les plaquettes de frein de stationnement. Voir Plaquettes de frein - frein de stationnement - brunissage.