Rear
BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub nuts.
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole and replace pads if not within specification.
MINIMUM THICKNESS: 1.0 mm 0.039 in.
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
a. Remove the flexible hose bracket.
b. Remove the installation bolt from the torque plate.
c. Lift up the caliper and suspend the caliper with string.
HINT: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS:
a. 2 brake pads
b. 4 anti-squeal shims
c. 4 pad support plates
5. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
6. INSTALL PAD SUPPORT PLATES
Install the 4 pad support plates.
7. INSTALL NEW PADS
a. Apply disc brake grease to both side of the inner anti-squeal shims.
b. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
c. Install 2 pads with the pad wear indicator plates facing up ward.
NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the disc.
8. INSTALL CALIPER
a. Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
b. Press in the piston with water pump pliers or similar implement.
HINT: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
c. Install the caliper and torque the installation bolt.
TORQUE: 20 Nm 200 kgf-cm, 14 ft.lb.
d. Install the flexible hose bracket.
TORQUE: 29 Nm 300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lb.
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL.
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE.