Replacing The Brake Rotor: Removing

-- Raise The Vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the brake hose and electrical wire from the bracket on the stub axle carrier

NOTE:

Actuator or brake system connector must not be disconnected. (otherwise, a fault will be saved)

Do not pull on brake hose or electrical wiring.

-- Remove the rear brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -16 and 17- and remove the brake carrier.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Assembly

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- while holding the brake rotor in place.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Disc Secure Bolt

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-- Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub.

NOTE:

When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the brake rotor.