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Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement




DISC PAD (REAR) REPLACEMENT

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:

- Parking brake lever stroke
- Brake drag










Caliper Installation Note

1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.

2. Install the SST (49 F043 002) to the SST (49 B043 005).






3. Align the SST projection to the piston groove.

4. Rotate part A on the SST in the direction of the arrow and secure the SST to the caliper.






5. Rotate the SST in the direction of the arrow and push the piston completely into the caliper.






NOTE:
- Even with the piston completely pushed in, the top of the piston projects from the dust seal by approximately 2 mm{0.09 in}.

6. Rotate part A on the SST in the direction of the arrow using the tool and remove the SST from the caliper.






7. Install the caliper to the vehicle.

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