Brake Disc Rear, Replacing

Rear brake disc

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





Remove:
- the wheel
- the brake pads. See: Brake pads rear Brake Pads Rear
- the 2 screws
- the mounting bracket.

Removal

Removing the brake disc





Remove:
- the lock clip and discard it. This is only used during the production process.
- the brake disc.

Cleaning and checking

Cleaning and checking brake discs

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. Measure the lateral runout if the hub is damaged. See: Wheel hub rear, checking Wheel Hub Rear, Checking.

Installation

Installing the brake disc

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. Tightening Torque.

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

Install:
- the brake disc
- the retaining clip.

Finishing

Installing the mounting bracket and the brake caliper

Install
- the mounting bracket
- the 2 screws. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the brake pads. See: Brake pads rear Brake Pads Rear

Note! Use new brake pads

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

Adjusting the parking brake
Check the parking brake. Adjust if necessary. See: Parking brake, adjusting Adjustments Parking brake, adjusting Adjustments.

Installing wheels
Install the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.