Disc Pad Installation Note

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Clean the exposed area of the piston.
CAUTION:
- If the piston is pushed into the rear brake caliper while rotating the piston, the rear brake caliper internal parts and dust seal could be damaged. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pushing the piston into the rear brake caliper.
Completely press in the piston using a commercially available disc brake expander tool.

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Apply grease to the locations shown in the figure.

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Install the disc pads to the rear brake mounting support.