Rear

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Warning Brakes - Caution .

1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable from battery post.




2. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position. Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open.

3. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance




4. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).

5. Manually release the parking brake cable tension. Service and Repair




6. Collapse the cable retainer fingers (2) at the end of the cable housing (3), then pull the cable housing out of the mounting bracket (1).





7. Slide the cable strand out of the mounting bracket, then pull the parking brake cable strand (1) upward and unhook it from the caliper lever (2).





8. Remove the banjo bolt (4) connecting the brake flex hose (3) to the brake caliper (1). There are two washers (2) that will come off with the banjo bolt. Discard the washers. They should not be reused.






CAUTION: When removing or installing a caliper guide pin bolt, it is necessary to hold the guide pin stationary while turning the bolt. Hold the guide pin stationary using a wrench placed upon the pin's hex-shaped head.

9. Remove two caliper guide pin bolts (1).
10. Slide the disc brake caliper (2) from the disc brake adapter bracket (3) and brake pads.