Removal

BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

3. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets and disconnect the rear left flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH.









4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder LH.





5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD KIT

(a) Remove the rear disc brake pad kit from the caliper support bracket.









6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT

(a) Remove the rear disc brake anti squeal shim kit from each rear disc brake pad.









7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake pad support plates.





8. REMOVE CALIPER SUPPORT BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and caliper support bracket.





9. REMOVE REAR DISC

(a) Place matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.









HINT
It is not necessary when replacing the rear disc.

(b) Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

HINT
If it is difficult to remove the rear disc, insert a screwdriver through the hole of rear disc and turn the adjusting screw to contract it.









10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug from the rear from the rear disc.

11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin from the caliper support bracket.





12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE REAR CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the rear disc brake rear cylinder slide pin from the caliper support bracket.





(b) Remove the bush from the rear disc brake rear cylinder slide pin.





13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide bushes from the caliper support bracket.