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Rear

REAR DISC BRAKE

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.





2. Remove the split pin (A) and castle nut (B).





3. Loosen the hose eye-bolt (A) and caliper mounting bolts, then remove the rear caliper assembly





4. Remove the rear brake disc by loosening the screws (A).





REPLACEMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS

1. Loosen the guide rod bolt (A) and pivot the caliper up out of the way.





2. Replace shims (A), pad retainers (B), and brake pads (C).





3. Push the piston in the cylinder using a SST (09581 - 11000)





4. Pivot the caliper down and tighten the guide rod bolt.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 21.6-31.4 (2.2-3.2, 15.9-23.1)

INSPECTION

1. Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
2. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
3. Check the thickness of the brake disc and run-out using a micrometer and a dial gauge on the part dotted line in the illustration below.

Rear:





INSTALLATION

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.





3. After installation, bleed the brake system.