Rear Brake -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL |
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID |
- NOTICE:
- Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.
3. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH |
Remove the union bolt and gasket from the rear disc brake cylinder, and then disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder.
- HINT:
- Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.
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4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the 2 cylinder slide pins from the rear disc brake cylinder.
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Remove the rear disc brake cylinder from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD |
Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads together with the rear disc brake anti-squeal shims from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM |
Remove the 2 rear disc brake anti-squeal shims from each rear disc brake pads.
7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE |
Remove the rear disc brake pad wear indicator plate from the inner disc brake pad.
8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE |
- NOTICE:
- If it is necessary to remove the pad support plates, replace them with new ones.
Remove the 2 pad support plates from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE |
- NOTICE:
- If it is necessary to remove the pad support plates, replace them with new ones.
Remove the 2 pad support plates from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH |
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 plate washers and rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
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11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT |
Remove the rear disc brake bush dust boot from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH |
Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bush from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER HOLE PLUG |
Remove the rear disc brake cylinder hole plug from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
14. REMOVE REAR DISC |
Put matchmarks on the rear disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.
Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark
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Turn the shoe adjuster until the disc turns freely, and then remove the disc.
Text in Illustration Shoe Adjuster Contracts Shoe Adjuster Expands
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