Rear Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference:  REAR BRAKE DISC INSPECTION  

1. Turn brake caliper piston clockwise to obtain clearance between brake disc and pads.

   Special Tool 

   (A): 09945-16060 

   Fig 1: Turning Brake Caliper Piston Using Special Tool

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2. Clean (and degrease) pad spring installation face (3) of caliper carrier (1).
3. Attach pad springs (2) to caliper carrier (1).
   Fig 2: Attaching Pad Springs To Caliper Carrier

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4. Before installing brake pad shims (1), apply small amount of grease (included in spare parts) to mating surfaces of brake pad and pad shim.
5. Set pad shims (1) to brake pads (2).
   Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pad And Pad Shim Grease Application Areas

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6. With lug (1) of brake pad matched with dent (2) of brake piston, install caliper (3) to caliper carrier.
7. Tighten caliper pin bolts (4) to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Caliper pin bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17 lbf-ft) 

   Fig 4: Installing Caliper To Caliper Carrier

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8. Install rear wheel referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
9. After completion of installation, check for brake effectiveness.