Removal

GENERAL INFORMATION
During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake shoe assemblies, and braking surfaces of rotor. Handling of the rotor and caliper, must be done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor and scratching or nicking of lining on the brake shoes. If inspection reveals that the caliper piston seal is leaking, it MUST be replaced immediately. During removal and installation of a wheel and tire assembly, use care not to strike the caliper.

PROCEDURE
1. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist.
2. Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies from vehicle.

Removing Caliper Guide Pin Bolts:

3. Remove the 2 caliper assembly to adapter guide pin bolts.

Removing/Installing Caliper Assembly:

4. Remove caliper from adapter using following procedure. First rotate top of caliper away from adapter. Then lift the caliper off the bottom abutment on the adapter.

Storing Caliper:

5. Support caliper assembly firmly from rear strut to prevent weight of caliper from damaging the flexible brake hose.





6. Remove the rear rotor from hub by pulling it straight off the wheel mounting studs.