Rear Disc Brake: Overhaul

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface. 
3. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake cylinder, then disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
   1. Remove the cylinder slide pin and cylinder slide bush.
5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSY LH 
   1. Remove the cylinder slide pin and disc brake cylinder.
6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT REAR (PAD ONLY) 
   1. Remove the 2 brake pads with the anti squeal shims.
7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
   1. Remove the 2 anti squeal shims from each of 2 brake pads.
   2. Remove the pad wear indicator plate from inner pad.
8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
   1. Remove the rear disc brake pad support plate No.1.
   2. Remove the rear disc brake pad support plate No.2.
9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
   1. Remove the 2 rear disc brake bush dust boots.
10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting LH.
11. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and disc cylinder boot.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the piston groove and cylinder groove. 
12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a shop rag, between the piston and the disc brake cylinder.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.
    CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.