i have replaced brake pads and rotors, but it seems like i need to replace the left rear caliper too. how would i go about taking it off? would i need to clamp the line and bleed the brakes when done?

 

Buy a Haynes manual.

Seriously, it's worth the $15.

 

If you remove the Banjo bolt and install the new caliper quickly, no need to clamp the hose. Make sure to fill up the master cylinder reservoir and close the cap. I think you also need two new washers for the Banjo bolt. Bleed the brake when done.

 

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i have the chilton manual and its not very specific on this topic and motorvate does not discuss dettachment of any calipers

 

It covers removal of the front calipers. The rears come off the same way.

 

If you are going to replace the rear calipers, you will have to bleed the brakes.

You would normally want to replace the calipers in pairs (both fronts or both rears), if one is going the other is not far behind. You want everything on the brake system to stay balanced. You would not replace just one rotor, or one set of pads, for example. So, I would suggest that you buy two remanufactured rear calipers.

Removal of the rear caliper is similar to the front caliper. The difference is there is an additional bolt holding a bracket for the parking brake, that will have to be removed, also.

To remove the hydraulic line from the caliper, remove the banjo bolt at the caliper. Fluid will drip out, it won't be too much. Just keep a pan under the caliper to catch any fluid. When you buy a remanufactured caliper, it normally comes with two new copper gaskets for the banjo bolt on each caliper. Be sure to use these.