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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 spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface. However avoid washing brake components with water.
  • 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 caliper. Refer to Description.
3. Remove tires.
4. Remove parking brake actuator harness and rear wheel sensor. Hang parking brake actuator harness and rear wheel sensor not to interfere with work. Refer to Removal and Installation.
5. Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts.
6. Drain brake fluid. Refer to DrainingDraining.
7. Remove union bolt and copper washer, and separate brake hose from brake caliper assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
8. Remove torque member mounting bolts , and remove brake caliper assembly.
caution
  • Never drop brake pad and brake caliper assembly.
  • Never damage the electric parking brake harness and bracket.
9. Remove disc rotor.
 
 
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 spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface. However avoid washing brake components with water.
  • 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.
  • Never allow foreign matter (e.g.dust) and oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
 
 
1. Apply the rubber grease to the new O-ring.
2. Install disc rotor. Refer to.
3. Install the brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle and tighten the torque member mounting bolts to the specified torque.
cautionNever spill or splash any grease and moisture on the brake caliper assembly mounting face, threads, mounting bolts and washers. Wipe out any grease and moisture.
4. Install brake hose and copper washers to brake caliper assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
cautionNever reuse copper washer.
5. Must be performed additional service when removing and installing/replacing brake pad. Refer to Description.
6. Refill with new brake fluid and perform the air bleeding. Refer to Bleeding Brake System.
caution
  • Never reuse brake fluid.
  • Never spill or splash brake fluid on the surface of disc rotor.
7. Check a drag of rear disc brake. If any drag is found, refer to Inspection and AdjustmentInspection and Adjustment.
8. Install tires. Refer to Removal & Installation.
9. Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection and AdjustmentInspection and Adjustment.