Rear Brake Pad: Installation

NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support.

Before installation, check the brake pad. Refer to INSPECTION .
Apply a thin coat of grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 1: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Pad Kit To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of grease to the inner shim (a) and the outer shim (b).
Grease:

Grease contained in the pad kit or WAKO grease V160

Fig 2: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Inner And Outer Pads
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Install the brake pad to the support.
Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:

Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels.