Disc Brakes (Rear)

DESCRIPTION
The rear disc brakes are similar to front disc brakes, however, there are several distinctive features that require different service procedures. This single piston, floating caliper rear disc brake assembly includes:
^ disc brake caliper
^ brake shoes (and linings)
^ brake rotor
^ disc brake caliper adapter
This vehicle is equipped with a caliper assembly that has a 36 mm (1.42 inch) piston and uses a 14 inch solid non-vented rotor.
The caliper assembly on all applications float on rubber bushings using internal metal sleeves which are attached to the adapter using threaded guide pin bolts.






The adapter and disc shield are mounted to the rear suspension knuckles of vehicle. The adapter is used to mount the brake shoes and actuating cables for the parking brake system. The adapter also mounts the rear caliper assembly to the vehicle. The adapter has two machined abutments which are used to position and align the caliper and brake shoes for movement inboard and outboard.
The parking brake system on all vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes uses the rear disc brake rotor as a drum for its brakes.

OPERATION
Rear disc brakes operate similarly to front disc brakes.
When the parking brake is applied, the parking brake shoes expand out against a braking surface (hat section) on the inside area of the rear disc brake rotor.