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Rear Brake Disc Replacement

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NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc/drum and brake pads.
  1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the rear wheel.
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt And Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05461838Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
  5. Release the parking brake.
  6. Remove the brake disc/drum flat screws (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Parking Brake Adjuster Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05461839Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the brake disc/drum (B) from the rear hub bearing unit.
    NOTE:
    • It may be necessary to back-off the parking brake adjuster nut (C) to remove the brake disc/drum from the rear hub bearing unit (see step 6 on MINOR ADJUSTMENT ).
    • If the brake disc/drum has stuck to the rear hub bearing unit, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (D) into the brake disc/drum to push it away from the rear hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc/drum from binding.
    • After installation, check the parking brake, and adjust it if necessary (see MAJOR ADJUSTMENT (TO BE DONE WHEN REPLACING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND AFTER LINING SURFACE BREAK-IN)  ).
  8. Install the brake disc/drum in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Before installing the brake disc/drum, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum.
  9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
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