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. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


    1. A003TLX

      Remove the rear floor mat.

  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A003TAA

      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  3. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


    1. A003UZD

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  4. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. 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.

    2. A003S3N

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

    3. 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.

    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.

  5. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  6. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  7. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER


    1. A003TPH

      Disengage the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box cover.

  8. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE


    1. Completely release the parking brake.

    2. A003SB1E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adjusting Nut
      *2 Lock Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

  9. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TMYE01

      Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    2. A003SJ8E03
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

  10. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A003UVA

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

  11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ST0E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

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

  12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. A003SUT

      Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

  13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM


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

  14. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A003TRG

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

      Note

      Each rear disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each rear disc brake pad support plate so that it can be installed to its original position.

  15. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD GUIDE PIN


    1. A003TBM

      Remove the 2 rear disc brake pad guide pins from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

  16. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


    1. A003UHX

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

  17. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A003S9W

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder mounting from the axle beam.

  18. REMOVE REAR DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.