Removal & Installation (RX7)
- Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies. Remove lower guide bolt from caliper. Rotate caliper upward and support using wire. Remove "V" spring. Remove pads, shims and guide plates. Replace pad if lining thickness is less than .04" (1.0 mm).
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Use Disc Brake Piston Wrench (49-FA18-602) to rotate piston clockwise to install disc pads. Ensure grooves in piston are aligned. See Fig 1
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