Rear Brake Disc Replacement

Rear Brake Disc Replacement

NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads.

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Service and Repair

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.

4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), and remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.






5. Remove the two washers (A).






6. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake disc/drum (A) from the hub bearing unit.
NOTE:

- Remove the adjuster plug (B), then if necessary, turn the adjuster bolt (C) with a flat-tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose.

- If the brake drum is stuck to the hub bearing unit, screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (D) into the brake drum to push it away from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent cocking the brake drum.





7. Install the brake disc/drum in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before installing the brake disc/drum, clean the mating surface of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum.

- Do the parking brake adjustment. Adjustments

8. Inspect the brake disc runout. Rear Brake Disc Inspection

9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.