Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation
Reference: Rear Brake Components

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage rear brake flexible hoses.
^ Never depress brake pedal during service procedures.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Remove rear brake caliper and brake pads.
3) Remove rear brake caliper carrier bolts (1) and remove rear brake caliper carrier from suspension knuckle.





4) Push out rear brake disc (2) by tightening two M8 bolts (1) evenly into jack bolt holes.





Installation
Reference: Rear Brake Disc Inspection

CAUTION:
Do not twist rear brake flexible hose when installing rear brake caliper.

1) Align paint (2) on rear brake disc (1) with paint (4) on rear wheel hub (3) and install rear brake disc.





2) Install rear brake caliper carrier of to rear suspension knuckle and tighten brake caliper bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear brake caliper carrier bolt (a): 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m, 44.5 lbf-ft)





3) Install rear brake caliper and brake pads.
4) Depress brake pedal three times or more with engine running to activate pad clearance adjustment mechanism so that clearance between rear brake disc and brake pads will be appropriate.
5) Check that brakes are not dragging and that appropriate stopping force can be obtained.
6) Install rear wheel and check if parking brake lever stroke is appropriate and if proper parking braking force can be obtained.