Rear Brake Discs, Replacement (Live Rear Axle)

1. Slacken parking brake adjuster.
^ Jack up and support rear of car.
^ Remove wheel.
^ Mark wheel position if locating stud is not fitted.
2. Remove brake pads and brake caliper.
^ Tie up caliper with steel wire to ensure that hose is not damaged.





3. Remove brake disc.
^ Remove locating pin and brake disc.
^ If disc is stuck, tap lightly with plastic mallet to loosen.
4. Ensure that all mating surfaces are clean
5. Install brake disc and locating stud.
^ Tighten stud to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).





6. Install brake caliper.
^ Use new bolts.
^ Tighten to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
^ Install brake pads.
7. Refit wheels as per markings.
^ Finger-tighten nuts, then torque diagonally to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
8. Readjust parking brake.