Rear

REMOVAL - REAR BRAKE CALIPER





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Drain a small amount of fluid from the master cylinder brake reservoir with a clean suction gun.
4. Remove caliper mounting bolts (1). Then remove the caliper from the knuckle.





CAUTION: DO NOT spill the brake fluid on any painted surfaces. Brake fluid can damage paint.

5. Remove the brake hose (1) by rotating the caliper (2) while holding the brake hose (1) with a wrench.





6. Using a suitable punch (1) knock out the retaining pin (4) that holds the pads in place.
7. Remove the anti-rattle clip (3) and remove the brake pads from the caliper (2).
8. Disassemble the caliper to check for wear or damage.

CLEANING - DISC BRAKE CALIPER

CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner or similar solvents. These products may leave a residue that could damage the piston and seal.

Clean the caliper components with clean brake fluid or Brake Clean� only. Wipe the caliper and piston dry with lint free towels or use low pressure compressed air.

INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER

CAUTION: If the caliper piston is replaced, install the same type piston in the caliper. Never interchange phenolic resin and steel caliper pistons. The pistons, seals, seal grooves, caliper bore and piston tolerances are different.

Remove deposits on the piston using a soft brass wire brush or a rough shop towel. Do not clean piston with a polishing or emery cloth because this will damage the chrome-plated surface. Replace the piston if the chrome plated surface is damaged.

Clean anodized aluminum versions (piston and housing bore) with a soft rag only

If the piston is jammed or if the cylinder bores are scored or rusted, replace the complete fixed brake caliper and with the floating brake caliper, replace the cylinder housing. Remove small, light rust spots in the cylinder bore with a polishing cloth. Remove heavy rust spots in front of the groove for the piston seal using fine-grained emery paper (grain size 380 to 500).

INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER





1. Install the rear brake pads.
2. Install the brake hose (1) to caliper (2) by holding the brake hose (1) with a wrench and rotating caliper (2) until snug. Fully tighten the brake hose after the caliper is installed.





CAUTION: Verify the brake hose is not twisted or kinked before installing the caliper to the knuckle.

3. Install the caliper to the knuckle. Install the mounting bolts. Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Fill and bleed the brake system.
^ Manual bleeding:
^ Pressure bleeding:
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNTIL FIRM BRAKE PEDAL IS OBTAINED.

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Pump the brake pedal until the caliper pistons and the brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is achieved.
8. Top off the brake fluid reservoir with new fluid if necessary, and check for leaks.