Rear Brake Pad: Replacement

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel
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INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.

Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Fig 2: Checking Pad Lining Thickness
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DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1. Remove the clip.
2. Pull out the pin while pushing the parking brake crank.
3. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable.
Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Crank
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DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Flexible Hose Bolt
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LIFT UP CALIPER
1. Remove the bottom side installation bolt.
  HINT:
  
  Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Bottom Side Installation Bolt
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2. Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
REMOVE 2 PADS WITH 4 ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS
REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
NOTE: The support plates can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear. Remove all rust, dirt and foreign particles.
CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT (See INSPECTION )

Fig 6: Removing Pad Support Plates
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INSTALL 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
Install the 4 pad support plates.

NOTE: Do not assemble the upper and lower pad support plates in reverse.

Fig 7: Installing Pad Support Plates
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INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
1. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the each inner anti-squeal shim (See REAR BRAKE PAD ).
2. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on the outer pad.
3. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on the inter pad.
4. Install the outside pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing upward.
5. Install the inside pad.
Fig 8: Installing Anti-Squeal Shims Onto Outer And Inner Pads
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INSTALL CALIPER
1. Using SST, slowly turn the piston clockwise until the piston turns freely, then align the cylinder protrusion and piston stopper groove.
  SST 09719-14020 (09719-00020)
  
  NOTE: There is a case where the opposite piston will fly out, so be sure to do the brake pad changing operation for one wheel at a time.
  
  Fig 9: Turning Piston Clockwise With SST
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2. Fit the pad protrusion into the piston stopper groove and install the caliper.
  NOTE:
  - Never allow the dust boot to become caught.
  - Never twist the flexible hose.
  Fig 10: Fitting Pad Protrusion Into Piston Stopper Groove
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3. Install the installation bolt.
  Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
Fig 11: Identifying Installation Bolt
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CONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE TO SHOCK ABSORBER
Connect the flexible hose and install the bolt.

Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)

Fig 12: Identifying Flexible Hose Bolt
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CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Connect the parking brake cable and install the clip.

Install the pin and pin clip while pushing the parking brake crank.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE

Fig 13: Identifying Parking Brake Crank
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