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Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation




Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Rear Brake Components

Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel. Removal and Replacement
2) Remove rear brake caliper and brake pads. Rear Brake Pad Removal and Installation
3) Remove rear brake caliper carrier bolts (1) and remove rear brake caliper carrier from suspension knuckle.





4) Push out rear brake disc (2) by tightening two M8 bolts (1) evenly into jack bolt holes.






Installation

Rear Brake Disc Inspection

NOTE:

If the flexible hose is twisted, the hose will be damaged.

If the hose is twisted, reinstall it being careful not to let it get twisted.

1) Align paint (2) on rear brake disc (1) with paint (4) on rear wheel hub (3) and install rear brake disc.





2) Install rear brake caliper carrier to suspension knuckle and tighten brake caliper bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Rear brake caliper carrier bolt (a): 60 Nm (6.1 kgf-m, 44.5 lbf-ft)





3) Install rear brake caliper and brake pads. Rear Brake Pad Removal and Installation
4) Depress brake pedal three times or more with engine running to activate pad clearance adjustment mechanism so that clearance between rear brake disc and brake pads will be appropriate.
5) Check that brakes are not dragging and that appropriate stopping force can be obtained.
6) Install rear wheel and check if parking brake lever stroke is appropriate and if proper parking braking force can be obtained. Adjustments