Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD 
   1. Remove the 2 disc brake pads.
2. REMOVE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
   1. Remove the shims from each pad.
3. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE 
   1. Remove the indicator plates from each pad.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
   1. Remove the 2 plates from the brake cylinder mounting.
5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH

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6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
   1. Remove the 2 pins (upper and lower) from the mounting.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin

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7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
   1. Remove the 2 boots from the mounting.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Bush Dust Boot

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8. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
   1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the set ring and boot.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake piston and cylinder.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Cylinder Boot

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9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
   1. Place a shop rag or piece of cloth between the piston and disc brake cylinder.
   2. Apply compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when applying compressed air.
      NOTE: Be careful not to spatter the brake fluid.
      Fig 5: Removing Rear Disc Brake Piston

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10. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the seal from the cylinder.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder and piston seal groove.

       HINT:

       Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

       Fig 6: Removing Piston Seal

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11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the cylinder.
12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug from the rear disc.
13. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
    2. Release the parking brake.
       Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Disc And Axle Hub

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    3. Turn the shoe adjuster until the disc turns freely, and then remove the disc.
       Fig 8: Turning Shoe Adjuster Until Disc Turns Freely

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    4. Install the shoe adjusting hole plug from the rear disc.