Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 256

DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 48H REAR CALIPER 5B10-5
• Tap in pin (1) as in step 4 above but stop when
pin is just through outboard section of caliper
housing (27). Pin (1) can then be moved by
hand.
• Install springs (5) one at a time. Hook end of
spring (5) under pin (1) previously installed in
step 4 with midsection of spring (5) over shoe
flange.
• Press down on other end of spring (5) with
screwdriver as remaining pin (1) is slid inboard.
Figure 9 shows outboard spring (5) installed
and inboard spring (5) being installed.
• Complete pin installation by tapping as in pre-
ceding step 4.
• Make sure springs (5) are centered on shoe
flanges with each spring end projecting an
equal distance under the pins (1).
6. Wheels and tires, aligning previous marks. See Sec-
tion 3E.
• Remove wheel nuts securing rotor to hub.
• Lower car. See Section OA.
• Torque wheel nuts. See Section 3E.
• Fill master cylinder to proper level with clean brake
fluid. See Section 5.
• Apply approximately 778 N (175 lb.) force to brake
pedal three times to seat linings.
CALIPER A S S E M B L Y
|*"+| Remove or Disconnect (Figures 10 through 14)
1. Shoes and linings as previously described.
6. M O U N T I N G BOLT
7. SLEEVE B O O T
8. SLEEVE
27. CALIPER H O U S I N G
J 1 0 0 1 0 - 5 B 1 0 - P
2.
3.
5.
Parking brake cable (35) and return spring (11) from
parking brake lever (10).
• Loosen cable adjustment if necessary.
Bolt attaching inlet fitting (36), only if caliper is to be
removed from vehicle for overhaul.
• Plug openings in caliper housing (37) and pipe
to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
Mounting bolts (6) using No. 55 torx wrench.
• Do not confuse mounting bolts (6) with bridge
bolts (24).
Caliper housing (27) from mounting bracket (37) and
rotor.
• If caliper overhaul or replacement is not
required, hang caliper with a wire hook from the
suspension to avoid damaging brake hose.
Sleeves (8) and sleeve boots (7).
Inspect (Figure 10)
— Mounting bolts (6) and sleeves (8) for corrosion.
• If corrosion is found, use new parts, including
sleeve boots (7) when installing caliper housing
(37).
6.
24.
27.
35.
36.
37.
M O U N T I N G BOLT
BRIDGE BOLT
CALIPER H O U S I N G
PARKING B R A K E C A B L E
INLET FITTING
M O U N T I N G B R A C K E T
J 1 0 0 1 1 - 5 B 1 0 - P
Figure 10 Rear Caliper Assembly
Figure 11 Rear Caliper Installed