Disc Removal and Installation, Rear

Brake Disc

Material:

NOTE: Front wheel drive (FWD) shown, all wheel drive (AWD) similar.








Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
^ Pull back the parking brake lever.
^ Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
^ Remove the cable conduit retaining clip.
^ Disconnect the cable from the brake caliper.

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, brake pads and brake caliper anchor plate aside as an assembly.
^ Support the brake caliper, brake pads and brake caliper anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
4. Remove the 2 brake disc screws and the brake disc.

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure the brake disc-to-hub mounting surface is free of rust and foreign material before applying anti-seize lubricant.

Install the brake disc and the 2 brake disc screws.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).





2. NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.

Position the brake caliper, brake pads and brake caliper anchor plate assembly and install the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
3. Install the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
^ Pull back the parking brake lever.
^ Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.
^ Install the cable conduit retaining clip.
4. Install the wheel and tire.
5. Cycle the park brake several times to verify normal operation.
^ Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.