Brake Disc Rear, Replacing

Brake disc rear, replacing

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work




If the car has manual adjustment for the parking brake see the illustration and (1). Reset the parking brake. See Parking brake, adjusting Parking Brake, Adjusting.
If the car has a self-adjusting parking brake.
Reassemble and lock the self-adjuster unit for the parking brake. See: Parking brake self-adjustment, resetting Parking Brake Self-Adjustment, Resetting.

Removal





Remove:
- the wheel
- the 2 mounting screws for the brake caliper holder. Hang the brake caliper from the spring using a wire
- the locating pin and the brake disc.

Cleaning and checking





Note! Cleaning is important to prevent lateral run out at the brake disc. Clean the hub flange before installing the new brake disc.

Check the hub. If it is damaged, measure the lateral run out. See: Rear wheel hub, measuring lateral runout Rear Wheel Hub, Measuring Lateral Runout.
Check the brake pads. See: Brake pads rear, replacing Brake Pads Rear, Replacing.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications Tightening Torque.

Installing the brake disc and caliper holder




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. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the brake caliper and the caliper holder. Use 2newmounting screws. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque.

Finishing

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

Adjusting the parking brake




If the car has manual adjustment for the parking brake see the illustration and (1). Adjust the parking brake. See: Parking brake, adjusting Parking Brake, Adjusting.
If the car has a self-adjusting parking brake.
Activate the self-adjustment for the parking brake. See: Parking brake self-adjustment, resetting Parking Brake Self-Adjustment, Resetting.
Install the wheel. See: Installing wheels Service and Repair.