Rear

REAR

NOTE: Before proceeding, Brakes - Caution

1. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance




2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.





3. Remove two caliper guide pin bolts (2).




4. Remove caliper assembly from brake adapter by first rotating bottom of caliper away from rotor, then lifting caliper (with shoes) away from upper adapter abutment.




5. To prevent weight of caliper (4) from overextending and damaging brake hose (1) while caliper is off mount, hang brake caliper from vehicle using wire or cord (3).




6. Remove any clips (2) retaining brake rotor (3) to wheel mounting studs.
7. Remove brake rotor (3) from hub and bearing (1).