Rear
REAR DISC BRAKECOMPONENTS:
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
^ Avoid breathing dust particles.
^ Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies.
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper and note these items:
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
^ Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
^ Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.
^ Replace parts with new ones as specified in the illustration.
^ Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets into the brake fluid.
^ Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
^ When reusing pads, always reinstall them in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.
^ Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
^ Always use Genuine DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. Non Genuine DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
^ Coat the piston, piston seal groove, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
^ Replace all rubber parts with new ones.
^ After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, interference, and twisting.
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition could be hazardous to your health.
^ Avoid breathing dust particles.
^ Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Remove the brake hose (A) from the suspension arm by removing the brake hose clip (B).
Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
Support the caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose.
4. Remove the two guide rods (C) and caliper (D) from the bracket.
5. Remove the pad shim (A) and brake pads (B).
6. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. Measurement does not include pad backing plate (A) thickness.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard: 9 mm (0.35 in.) Service limit: 2 mm (0.08 in.)
7. Remove the pad retainers.
8. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
9. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
10. Install the pad retainers.
11. Check the foreign material at the pad shim (A) and the back of the pads (B).
Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
12. Install the brake pads (B) and pad shim (A) on the caliper bracket. Install the inner pad with its wear indicator (C) facing down ward.
If you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.
13. Rotate the caliper piston (A) clockwise into the cylinder, the align the cutout (B) in the piston with the tab (C) on the inner pad by turning the piston back. Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. if the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly.
14. Install the brake caliper (D).
15. Install and torque the guide rods (E) to proper specification.
16. Install the brake hose (F) onto the suspension arm with the brake hose clip (G).
17. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
18. Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then test-drive.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.