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Disassembly





BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD

(a) Remove the 2 brake pads with the anti-squeal shims.

2. REMOVE REAR ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM

(a) Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and the 2 pad wear indicator plates from each pad.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

4. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the 2 pins (upper and lower) from the rear brake cylinder mounting.





7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower).





8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





9. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the set ring and cylinder boot.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the brake piston and cylinder.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Prepare a wooden plate to hold the brake pistons.





(b) Place the wooden plate between the brake piston and the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.

(c) Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder assembly.





CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the brake piston when using compressed air.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to spatter the brake fluid.

11. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap from the rear disc brake bleeder plug.

13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG

(a) Remove the rear disc brake bleeder plug from the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.

14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

15. REMOVE REAR DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.





(b) Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.





HINT
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.