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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

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CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with the painted surface of the 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 assembly from the support - rear disc brake.
    1. Remove the brake hose bracket and union bolt.
      Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bracket And Union Bolt
      G08314832Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Bracket And Union Bolt
      G08314833Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the caliper bolt, and remove the caliper body assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Caliper Bolt Of Rear Disc Brake Assembly
      G08314834Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the support - rear disc brake.
    NOTE: Remove the support - rear disc brake only when replacing the disc rotor or the support - rear disc brake. It is not necessary to remove it when servicing the caliper body assembly.
    1. Remove the brake pad from support - rear disc brake.
    2. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the support - rear disc brake from the housing assembly - rear axle.