Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement: Notes

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NOTE:

When in maintenance mode, the clearance between the disc pad and the disc plate expands.
When the maintenance mode is completed, perform the electric parking brake automatic adjustment.
With the electric parking brake automatic adjustment, the electric parking brake motor gear unit operation time is longer than normal.

Switch to the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE .)
Disconnect the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electric Parking Brake Motor Gear Unit Connector
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
End the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE .)

After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:

The disc pad projection is securely installed to the piston groove
Brake drag

Fig 2: Removing Guide Plate

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Caliper (See Caliper Installation Bolt Removal Note .) (See Caliper Installation Note .)
2	Disc pad
3	Shim
4	Guide plate