Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

Rear Brake Disc Replacement

NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads.

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the caliper assembly (B) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.





4. Release the parking brake.
5. Remove the brake disc flat screws (A).





6. Remove the brake disc (B) from the rear hub.

NOTE:
^ If the brake disc is stuck to the rear hub, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the rear hub. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc from binding.
^ After installation, check the parking brake, and adjust it if necessary.

7. Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the rear hub and the inside of the brake disc.

8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.