Repair Procedures: Removal

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Release the parking brake.
- With EPB: Release the EPB, push the EPB switch or using KDS.
  (Refer to Parking brake - "ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ")
- Without EPB: Release the parking brake lever and parking brake cable is loose.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

Disconnect the EPB connector or parking brake cable.

With EPB: Disconnect the EPB connector (A).

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Without EPB: Remove the parking brake cable (B), after removing the clip (A).

[2WD]

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[4WD]

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Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the caliper housing by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the guide rod bolts (A) and then remove the caliper housing (B).
Tightening torque:

21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the brake pads (A).

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Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the caliper carrier (B).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Use a new caliper carrier bolts whenever installing.