Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

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Remove the wheel & tire (A).
Tightening Torque:

88.2. - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
Loosen the brake hose bolt (A) from the caliper and then remove the hose.

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Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.

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Remove the return spring (A).

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Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper bracket (A).

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NOTE:

Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.