Removal

BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.
* While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL Removal

3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

5. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.





6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pins, and remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly.





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7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT

(a) Remove the rear No. 1 anti-squeal shim and rear No. 2 anti-squeal shim from each rear disc brake pad.





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(b) Remove the pad wear indicator plate from each rear disc brake pad.

9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE FITTING KIT

(a) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 rear No. 2 disc brake pad support plates from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





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NOTICE:
Each rear disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each rear disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the each disc brake cylinder slide pin.





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NOTICE:
Do not damage the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.

11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder mounting from the rear axle beam assembly.





13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

14. REMOVE REAR DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.





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





HINT
If the disc cannot be removed easily, use a screwdriver to turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration in order to contract the parking brake shoes.