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Rear

Removal and Installation of Brake Pad
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove top bolt from the cylinder body.
3. Swing cylinder body open, and remove pads.

INSTALLATION
1. Push piston into cylinder body.

NOTE: Using a commercially available disc brake piston tool, makes it easier to push in the piston.

CAUTION: By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.

2. Install pads to cylinder body making sure they are firmly attached.
3. Rotate cylinder body up and install bolt.
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install wheel and tire assembly.