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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. Release the parking brake lever fully
  4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A)
    Fig 1: Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05987934Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. 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
    NOTE: Make sure the plates (D) are in position on reassembly, if they are removed (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT )
  6. Remove the brake disc/drum flathead screws (A)
    Fig 2: Brake Disc, Drum And Hub Bearing Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05987935Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the brake disc/drum (B) from the hub bearing unit
    NOTE:
    • Remove the access plug (C), then if necessary, turn the adjuster nut (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose
    • If the brake disc/drum is stuck to the hub bearing unit, thread two 8 x 1 25 mm bolts (E) into the brake disc/drum to push it away from the hub bearing unit Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc/drum from binding
  8. Install the brake disc/drum in the reverse order of removal, and note these items
    • Before installing the brake disc/drum, clean the mating surfaces between the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum
    • Adjust the parking brake (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT )
  9. Inspect the brake disc runout (see REAR BRAKE DISC INSPECTION )
  10. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel
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