REAR BRAKE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

  3. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A015Z6B

      Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD

    Note

    Be sure to inspect the rear disc when replacing the brake pads with new ones Click here.


    1. A01629AE01

      Using a pin punch (5 mm) and a hammer, push out the pad guide pin (upper) and disengage the ring of the pad guide pin from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the disc brake cylinder surface.

    2. A016262

      Holding the anti-rattle spring, remove the pad guide pin (upper) from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    3. Remove the anti-rattle spring from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    4. A015ZOH

      Using a pin punch (5 mm) and a hammer, remove the pad guide pin (lower) from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the disc brake cylinder surface.

    5. Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads with anti-squeal shims from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM


    1. Remove the 2 rear disc brake anti-squeal shims from each pad.

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A016397

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly from the rear axle carrier.

  7. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A015ZN1E01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.

    2. A0163A5

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.