Removal

BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.
* While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

3. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL Removal

4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

5. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

6. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.





7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pins, and remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly.





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8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD KIT

(a) w/ Anti-Squeal Spring:

(1) Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.

(b) Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake anti-squeal shims from the rear disc brake pads.





10. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE

(a) Remove the pad wear indicator plate from each rear disc brake pad.

11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake pad support plates from the disc brake cylinder mounting.





12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (upper) from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





(b) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower) from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower).





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NOTICE:
Do not damage the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower).

14. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.





15. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder mounting from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





16. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

17. REMOVE REAR DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.





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(b) Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.





HINT
If the disc cannot be removed easily, use a screwdriver to turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration in order to contract the parking brake shoes.