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Rear Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation





REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

- The disc pad projection is securely installed to the piston groove
- Parking brake lever stroke
- Brake drag









Caliper Installation Note

1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.

2. Rotate the piston clockwise slowly using the SST and push the piston completely until the piston grooves are in the position shown in the figure.






3. Install the caliper.

Parking Brake Cable Installation Note

1. After installing the parking brake cable, verify that the operating lever returns to the stopper nut with the parking brake lever released.






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