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Removal and Installation
 
 
REMOVAL
warningSince dust covering the front and rear brakes has an affect on human body, the dust must be removed with a dust collector. Never splatter the dust with an air blow gun.
caution
  • Never depress the brake pedal while removing the brake pads because the piston may pop out.
  • If the brake fluid or grease adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 
 
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Must be performed additional service when replacing brake pad. Refer to Description.
3. Remove tires.
4. Disconnect the parking brake actuator harness connector .
5. Remove lower sliding pin bolt .
6. Remove the cylinder body , and suspend the cylinder body with suitable wire (A) so that the brake hose and the electric parking brake harness will not stretch.
7. Remove the brake pads, shims and shim covers.
caution
  • Never damage the piston boots.
  • Never drop the brake pads, shims and shim covers.
  • Remember each position of the removed brake pads.
  • Never damage the electric parking brake harness and bracket.
8. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection and AdjustmentInspection and Adjustment.
 
 
INSTALLATION
warningSince dust covering the front and rear brakes has an affect on human body, the dust must be removed with a dust collector. Never splatter the dust with an air blow gun.
caution
  • Never depress the brake pedal while removing the brake pads because the piston may pop out.
  • If the brake fluid or grease adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 
 
1. Install the brake pads to the torque member.
2. Apply rubber grease to the cylinder body mounting bolts, and then install the cylinder body to torque member.
caution
  • Never damage the piston boot.
  • When replacing brake pad with new one, check a brake fluid level in the reservoir tank because brake fluid returns to reservoir tank when pressing piston in.
3. Install the lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
4. Connect the parking brake actuator harness connector .
5. Must be performed additional service when removing and installing/replacing brake pad. Refer to Description.
6. Depress the brake pedal several times to check that no drag feel is present for the rear disc brake. Refer to Inspection and AdjustmentInspection and Adjustment.
7. Install tires. Refer to Removal & Installation.