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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body; wash away with water and wipe off completely if spilled.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
  3. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the wheels.
  4. Disconnect the brake hose from caliper body assembly.
  5. Remove the bolt securing lock pin (yellow) to caliper body.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Lock Pin (Yellow) To Caliper Body
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  6. Raise the caliper body and move it toward vehicle center to separate it from support.
  7. Remove the support from housing.
    NOTE: Remove the support only when replacing it or the rotor. It need not be removed when servicing the caliper body assembly.
  8. Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and support.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter inlet (at brake hose connector).
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