Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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

Before installation, check each part. Refer to INSPECTION .
Apply a thin coat of grease contained in the pad kit to the support.

Fig 1: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Support
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Install the support to the rear axle housing.
Tightening torque:

Mounting bolt: 66 N.m (6.73 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 2: 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 3: 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 (3.4 kgf-m, 14.3 ft-lb)
Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.
Tightening torque:

Union bolt: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Bleed air from the brake system. Refer to BRAKE LINE .
Install the rear wheels.