REAR BRAKE REMOVAL

Note


  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after turning the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

    2. A01I65X

      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


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

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin, and remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD


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      Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads with rear disc brake anti-squeal shim kit from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. A01I422

      Remove the rear disc brake anti-squeal shim from each rear disc brake pad.

    2. A01I3TQ

      Remove the rear disc brake pad wear indicator plate from each rear disc brake pad.

  9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


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      Remove the 2 rear disc brake pad support plates from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Upper Side)


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      Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Lower Side)


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      Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (for Lower Side).

      Note

      Do not damage the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (for Lower Side).

  13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


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      Remove the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  14. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


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      Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder mounting.

  15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

  16. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A01I3RBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the rear axle hub.

    2. A01I4LB

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, use a screwdriver to turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration in order to contract the parking brake shoes.