Rear

REPLACEMENT
1. Remove rear wheel.
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub nuts.





2. Inspect pad lining thickness.
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole and replace pads if not within the specifications.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
3. Lift up caliper.
a. Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installation bolt.
b. Remove the installation bolt.
c. Lift up caliper and suspend it securely.

HINT: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.

4. Remove these parts:
a. 2 anti-squeal springs.
b. 2 brake pads.
c. 4 anti-squeal shims.
d. 4 pad support plates.

NOTICE: The anti-rattle spring can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

5. Check disc thickness and runout.
6. Install new pads.

NOTICE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.

a. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-squeal shim.
b. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
c. Install the inner pad with the pad wear indicator plates facing downward.
d. Install the outer pad.

NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the disc.





7. Install caliper.
a. Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
b. Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar implement.

HINT: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.

c. Install the caliper.
d. Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
8. Install rear wheel.
9. Check that fluid level is at max line.