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Rear

REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY [14-INCH REAR DISC BRAKE]

Disassembly Steps 1-15:





NOTE:
^ The brake pad assembly with wear indicator is installed only to the inner side of the brake disc of the left-side brake at factory.
^ As for the accessory pad set, the brake pad with wear indicator has been established to the inner side of the brake disc on both right side brake and left side brake.
^ Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to the inner side of the brake disc, making sure that the wear indicator is located on the bottom.

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL





CAUTION
Blow air gradually to remove the pistons. The pistons will rush out if a force of air is applied suddenly.


Cover the caliper body outer side with a cloth or similar materials. Blow compressed air through the brake hose installation area to remove the piston and piston boot.

[[B]] PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTION
Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to remove the piston seal. These may damage the inner side of the cylinder.






1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.
2. Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner face with alcohol or specified brake fluid.

Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY [16-INCH REAR DISC BRAKE (EXCEPT RALLIART)]

Disassembly Steps 1-15:





NOTE:
^ The brake pad assembly with wear indicator is installed only to the inner side of the brake disc of the left-side brake at factory.
^ As for the accessory pad set, the brake pad with wear indicator has been established to the inner side of the brake disc on both right side brake and left side brake.
^ Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to the inner side of the brake disc, making sure that the wear indicator is located on the bottom.

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL





CAUTION
Blow air gradually to remove the pistons. The pistons will rush out if a force of air is applied suddenly.


Cover the caliper body outer side with a cloth or similar materials. Blow compressed air through the brake hose installation area to remove the piston and piston boot.

[[B]] PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTION
Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to remove the piston seal. These may damage the inner side of the cylinder.






1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.
2. Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner face with alcohol or specified brake fluid.

Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY [RALLIART]

Disassembly Steps 1-15:





NOTE:
^ The brake pad assembly with wear indicator is installed only to the inner side of the brake disc of the left-side brake at factory.
^ As for the accessory pad set, the brake pad with wear indicator has been established to the inner side of the brake disc on both right side brake and left side brake.
^ Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to the inner side of the brake disc, making sure that the wear indicator is located on the bottom.

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL





CAUTION
Blow air gradually to remove the pistons. The pistons will rush out if a force of air is applied suddenly.


Cover the caliper body outer side with a cloth or similar materials. Blow compressed air through the brake hose installation area to remove the piston and piston boot.

[[B]] PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTION
Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to remove the piston seal. These may damage the inner side of the cylinder.






1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.
2. Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner face with alcohol or specified brake fluid.

Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4