Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Components

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

BRAKE PAD SPECIFICATION TABLE

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to BRAKE DUST CAUTION . CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
1	Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . Tightening torque 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
2	Rear Brake Caliper Do not disconnect the brake caliper hose. Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
3	Disc Brake Pad Tip: Install the brake pads in their original positions. The brake pad with the wear sensor is mounted facing the inboard surface of the disc brake rotor.
4	Disc Brake Pad Shims (Qty: 2) Tip: If installing new brake pads, discard the disc brake pad shims. Install NEW shims.
5	Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2) Tightening torque 105 N.m (77 lb ft)
6	Brake Caliper Bracket