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.
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
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
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.
SEPARATE 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 FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Hold the rear disc brake pad guide pin, and remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD
Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
Remove the rear disc brake anti-squeal shims from each rear disc brake pad.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
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.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD GUIDE PIN
Remove the 2 rear disc brake pad guide pins from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
Remove the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder mounting from the axle beam.
REMOVE REAR DISC
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove the rear disc.
Tech Tips
Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.