Rear

Replacing rear brake discs

Removal

Remove the panel covering the parking brake lever
See Replacing the parking brake lever.

Release the parking brake adjuster
See Parking brake, brake shoes, replacing.

Remove the caliper holder and the brake disc





Remove:
- both the mounting screws (4) for the caliper holder.
Remove the holder
- remove the locating pin (5) and the brake disc.

Cleaning and inspection

Note: Cleaning is important to prevent lateral runout at the brake disc.





Clean the hub flange before installing the new brake disc.
Check the hub. If it is damaged, measure the lateral runout.
See Rear wheel hub, measuring lateral runout.

Installation

Install the brake disc

Note: Be careful when handling the new brake disc. Careless handling can cause damage to the brake disc (out-of-true).





Install:
- the new brake disc. Tighten the locating pin to 8 Nm
- the caliper holder. Use new mounting screws. Tighten to 60 Nm.

Install the brake pads and brake caliper
See Brake pads, rear, replacing.

Install the locating pins in the brake caliper
See Brake pads rears replacing.

Check the brake fluid level





Depress the brake pedal a few times.
Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. Top up if necessary.

Adjust the parking brake
See Parking brakes brake shoes2 replacing.

Install the wheel
Installing wheels