STI Model

NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the disc brake assembly.

Check each part. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Disc Brake Assembly.>
Install the disc brake assembly.
CAUTION: Be sure to temporarily tighten the bolts (both locations) until the bolts seat (until the bolt washers contact the housing). Use new bolts if faulty such as peeling is found at the dacrotizing treatment (especially the threads) of the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque:

65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of grease to the side of the pad - disc brake rear, both sides of the shim - disc brake rear inner and the shim mounting surface of the pad - disc brake rear.
Preparation items:

Grease (pad clip (A)): An item contained in the pad kit, Molykote M7439 or equivalent

Grease (shim and pad (B)): An item contained in the pad kit or Dow Corning Molykote AS880N

Fig 1: Grease Applying On Disc Brake Rear Pad
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Install the pad - disc brake rear.
NOTE: Install so that the arrow (a) faces upward.

Fig 2: Installing Disc Brake Rear Pad
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Install the cross spring.
Install the pin - disc brake.
Install the clip - slide pin.
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.
Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Bleed air from the brake system. <Ref. to BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.>
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)