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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the caliper body from support.
    1. Remove the brake hose bracket and union bolt.
      Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bracket And Union Bolt
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    2. Remove the caliper bolt, and remove the caliper body.
      Fig 2: Locating Caliper Bolt
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  3. Remove the support.
NOTE: Remove the support only when replacing the disc rotor or support. It is not necessary to remove it when servicing the caliper body.
  1. Remove the brake pad from support.
  2. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the support from the rear axle housing.