Rear Brake Disc Replacement
NOTE:
Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads.
- Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
- Remove the rear wheel.
- Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).
- Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
- Remove the parking brake.
- Remove the brake disc flat screws (A).
- Remove the brake disc (B) from the hub bearing unit.NOTE:
- If the brake disc is stuck to the hub bearing unit, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees to prevent the brake disc from binding.
- After installation, check the parking brake, and adjust it necessary (see PEDAL FREE PLAY ).
- Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removal.NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
- Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.