Brakes
Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement
In this manual: Brakes
6steps
~36min
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1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
Parking brake lever stroke
Brake drag

Parking brake cable
(See PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Retaining clip
(See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Cap
Bolt
Caliper
(See Caliper Installation Note.)
Disc pad
Caliper Installation Note
1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.
2. Install the SST (49 F043 002) to the SST(49 B043 005).

3. Align the SST
projection to the piston groove.
4. Rotate part A on the SST in the direction of the arrow and secure the SSTto the caliper.

5. Rotate the SST
in the direction of the arrow and push the piston completely into the caliper.

NOTE:
- Even with the piston completely pushed in, the top of the piston projects from the dust seal by approximately 2 mm {0.09 in}
.
from the caliper.

7. Install the caliper to the vehicle.
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