Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - rear disc brake.

Before installation, check each part. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Disc Brake Assembly. >
Apply a thin coat of grease contained in the pad kit to the support - rear disc brake.
Grease:

Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or an item contained in the pad kit

Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease Pad Kit To Support - Rear Disc Brake
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Install the support - rear disc brake to the housing assembly - rear axle.
Tightening torque:

Mounting bolt: 66 N.m (6.73 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip.
Grease:

Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or an item contained in the pad kit

Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of grease to the shim - disc brake rear inner (a) and the shim - disc brake rear outer (b).
Grease:

Grease contained in the pad kit or WAKO grease V160

Fig 3: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease To Shim - Disc Brake Rear Inner
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Install the brake pad to the support - rear disc brake.
Install the caliper body assembly to the support - rear disc brake.
Tightening torque:

Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 14.3 ft-lb)
Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.
Tightening torque:

Union bolt: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Bleed air from the brake system. < Ref. to BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding. >
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)