Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
3. CHECK BRAKE PAD LINING THICKNESS 
   1. Check the pads' lining thickness through the cylinder inspection hole.

      Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 

      If the pads' lining thickness is equal to or less than the minimum, replace the pads.

      Fig 1: Checking Brake Pad Lining Thickness

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4. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets.
   2. Disconnect the flexible hose from the brake cylinder.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Flexible Hose From Brake Cylinder

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5. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
   2. Remove the 2 installation bolts.
   3. Remove the cylinder from the cylinder mounting.
6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD 
   1. Remove the 2 disc brake pads with anti-squeal shims.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts

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7. REMOVE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
   1. Remove the inner and outer anti-squeal shims from each pad.
8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
   1. Remove the 4 plates from the cylinder mounting.
9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 

1. Remove the 2 bolts, washer and cylinder mounting.