Rear Disc Brakes

OVERVIEW







Rear disc brakes are optional equipment on some models of this vehicle. The rear disc brakes are similar to the front disc brakes; however, there are several distinctive features that require different service procedures. The rear disc brakes consist of the following components:
^ Brake caliper - single-piston, floating type
^ Brake caliper adapter
^ Brake shoe and linings
^ Brake rotor - drum-in-hat type

All vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes have a small duo-servo drum brake mounted to the caliper adapter. This is part of the parking brake system. The drum brake shoes expand out against a braking surface (hat section) on the inside area of the disc brake rotor.

BRAKE CALIPER
Vehicles are equipped with a caliper assembly that has a 34 mm (1.43 inch) piston and uses a solid nonvented rotor.
The caliper assembly for all applications floats on rubber bushings using internal metal sleeves that are attached to the adapter using threaded guide pin bolts.

BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER
The brake caliper adapter and rotor shield are mounted to the rear suspension knuckles of vehicle.
The adapter is used to mount the brake caliper to the vehicle. The adapter has two machined abutments, which are used to position and align the caliper and brake pads for movement inboard and outboard. The adapter also mounts the parking brake shoes and actuating cables to the vehicle.