Rear Disc Brakes

REMOVAL
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove road wheel corresponding to the rotor being replaced.
3. Remove two caliper support to knuckle mounting bolts.





4. Suspend (using mechanic's wire) the caliper assembly by the strut spring, clear of the knuckle.
5. Remove rotor from hub.
^ Rear Rotor Thickness:
- New: 11.0 mm (0.430 in.)
- Minimum after Turning 9.3 mm (0.370 in.)
- Discard 9.0 mm (0.350 in.)

IMPORTANT: Refer to "Inspecting and Refinishing Brake Rotors" in the "Diagnosis and Inspection".






INSTALLATION
1. Install brake rotor.
2. Install caliper assembly onto knuckle with two knuckle to caliper support fasteners.
^ Torque: 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

3. Position wheel onto hub.
4. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
^ Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)

5. Lower vehicle from hoist.