Removal

BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

NOTICE:
While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal and open/close the doors while the battery is connected.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the engine 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 engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD KIT

(a) While pressing the area labeled A, push the hole pin labeled B toward the brake caliper, and remove the pin hold clip.





NOTICE:
The pin hold clip can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

(b) While pressing the area labeled A, remove the 2 rear disc brake anti-rattles with hole pins labeled B.





(c) Remove the rear disc brake anti-rattle spring.

NOTICE:
The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

(d) Remove the 2 pads from the disc brake caliper.





(e) Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and anti-rattle spring from each pad.

(f) Disconnect the pad wear indicator wire connector labeled A.





(g) Detach the 3 clamps labeled B and bleeder plug cap labeled C.

(h) Remove the retainer and pad wear indicator wire from the inner pad.





5. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Wash brake fluid off immediately if it is spilled on any painted surface.

6. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake caliper, and then disconnect the flexible hose.





7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper from the knuckle.





8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

9. REMOVE REAR DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.





(b) Turn the shoe adjuster until the disc turns freely, and then remove the disc.