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 battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the battery is connected.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT
Remove the rear floor mat.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.
DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
Wait at least 2 minutes after 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.
Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
Release the parking brake.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER
Disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box cover.
LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Completely release the parking brake.
| *1 | Adjusting Nut |
| *2 | Lock Nut |
Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
| *1 | No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly |
| *2 | Clip |
| *3 | Offset Wrench (14 mm (0.551 in.)) |
Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
Tech Tips
Insert an offset wrench (14 mm (0.551 in.)) at the base of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the clip. Pull out the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
Note
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE REAR DISC
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove the rear disc.
Tech Tips
Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
| *1 | Nut |
Temporarily install 2 nuts to the rear axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration.
| Recommended service nut |
|---|
| Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) |
| Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) |
Note
Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.
Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear axle hub bolt.
Note
Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.
INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
| *1 | Nut |
| *2 | Washer |
Temporarily install a new rear axle hub bolt to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
Install a washer and nut to the new rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
| Recommended service nut |
|---|
| Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) |
| Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) |
Tech Tips
The thickness of the washer is preferably 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.
Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, install the rear axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.
Note
Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.
Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.
Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 rear axle hub bolts.
INSTALL REAR DISC
| *5 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
Note
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
| *1 | No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly |
| *2 | Clip |
Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
Tech Tips
Be sure to engage the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly clip onto the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.
Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER
Connect the connector.
Engage the 2 guides and 4 clips to install the rear console box cover.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
INSTALL BATTERY BOX COVER
Engage the 3 guides to install the battery box cover.
INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Install the rear deck floor box.
INSTALL REAR FLOOR MAT
Install the rear floor mat.