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.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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.
DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
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.
Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 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
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber.
Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
Note
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear disc brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.
REMOVE REAR DISC
Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the rear axle hub.
| *a | Matchmark |
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.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the rear axle hub.
| Maximum looseness |
|---|
| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
Note
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub outside the rear axle hub bolts.
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.07 mm (0.00276 in.) |
Note
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
Make sure to install the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the rear axle hub bolt.
Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
INSTALL REAR DISC
Align the matchmarks of the rear disc and rear axle hub, and install the rear disc.
| *a | Matchmark |
Note
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
Install the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
Install the rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with the bolt.
CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.
Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
INSTALL REAR WHEEL