Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, wash off or remove the brake fluid completely.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD WITH ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS 
   1. Remove the pin hold clip and disengage the engaged parts of anti-squeal spring.
   2. Remove the 2 pad guide pins and anti-squeal spring.
   3. Remove the 2 brake pads with the anti-squeal shims.
4. REMOVE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
   1. Remove the 4 anti-squeal shims from each pad.
   Fig 1: Removing Pin Hold Clip & Disengage Engaged Parts Of Anti-Squeal Spring

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5. DISCONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly, then disconnect the flexible hose.
   Fig 2: Locating Flexible Hose Union Bolt

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6. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SUPPORT PIN 
   1. Remove the No. 1 cylinder support pin and tilt the disc brake cylinder assembly toward the rear of the vehicle.
7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder assembly rear together with the caliper support bracket.
   2. Remove the 2 No. 1 caliper plates from the caliper support bracket.
   Fig 3: Locating No. 1 Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Support Pin

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