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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support rear disc brake.
  • Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.
  1. Check each part. Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>INSPECTION .
  2. Install the support rear disc brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    115 N.m (11.7 kgf-m, 84.8 ft-lb)

  3. Install the pad COMPL.
  4. Install the caliper body.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the adapter cord EPB connector is securely installed.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

  5. Connect the brake hose rear using a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

  6. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  7. Install the parking brake actuator. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR>INSTALLATION>PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR .
  8. Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE>BRAKE LINE .
  9. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  10. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.
  11. After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
  12. Install the rear wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

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