REAR DISC BRAKE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Tech Tips

    The thread direction of the hub nuts for the LH side is opposite to that of the RH side.

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly and disconnect the flexible hose.

    2. A01CJ23

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. Remove the 2 brake pads with anti squeal shims.

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM


    1. Remove the 4 rear disc brake anti-squeal shims from each pad.

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. Remove the 4 rear disc brake pad support plates from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

  7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT

  9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A01CHWZ

      Remove the 4 bolts and cylinder mounting.

  10. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT

    (See Pub. No. RM1008E, page 30-75)

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL

    (See Pub. No. RM1008E, page 30-75)

  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE LOCK NUT PLATE


    1. A01CHJB

      Remove the 3 bolts from the lock nut plate.

    2. Remove the lock nut plate.

  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT


    1. A01CH4SE01

      Using SST, remove the lock nut.

      SST
      S0983-99401

    2. Remove the lock nut plate.

  14. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND DISC ASSEMBLY


    1. Pull on the rear axle hub and disc assembly and remove the rear axle outer bearing.

    2. Remove the rear axle hub and disc assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop the outer bearing.

      • Be sure to securely hold the rear axle hub and disc assembly because it is heavy.

  15. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A01CIQBE01

      Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

    2. Remove the 6 bolts and separate the brake disc and axle hub.

  16. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL ROTOR


    1. A01CHVR

      Using a hexagon wrench (5 mm), remove the rear skid control rotor.