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: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface.
3. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT REAR (PAD ONLY) 
   1. Remove the pin hold clip and disengage the engaged parts of the anti-squeal spring.
   2. Remove the 2 pad guide pins and anti-squeal spring.
   3. Remove the 2 brake pads with anti-squeal shims.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
   1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims from each pad.
      Fig 1: Identifying Disc Brake Pad Kit Rear (Pad Only)

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

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6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
   1. Remove the cylinder slide pin and then tilt the disc brake cylinder toward the rear of the vehicle.
7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder together with the caliper support bracket.
   2. Remove the 2 No. 1 caliper plates from the caliper support bracket.
      Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Assembly Rear With Cylinder Slide Pin

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