Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the wheel & tire.
Remove the parking brake cable pin (A).

Fig 1: Removing Parking Brake Cable Pin
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Rotates the nut (A) in the counter-clockwise direction and then remove the parking cable.

Fig 2: Rotating Nut In Counterclockwise
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Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 3: Loosening Guide Rod Bolt
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Remove the pad return spring (A), brake pad and rear caliper.
Tightening Torque:

63.7 - 73.5 N.m (6.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 54.2 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Removing Pad Return Spring, Brake Pad And Rear Caliper
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NOTE:
- Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
- Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
- When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.
Loosen the screw and then remove the brake disk (A).
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Removing Brake Disc

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