+It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this
case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
+Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings,
or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªON-VEHICLE
SERVICEº, BR-7.
SBR764E
SBR916C
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brake cable mounting bolt and lock spring.
3. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
4. Remove upper pin bolt.
5. Open cylinder body downward. Then remove pad retainers,
and inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
9.3 mm (0.366 in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
SBR641
6. When installing new pads, push piston into cylinder body by
gently turning piston clockwise, as shown.
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will
return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
SBR306E
7. Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown in the figure.
REAR DISC BRAKE (CAM & STRUT TYPE)
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-36
ComponentNJBR0141
NBR422
1. Cylinder body
2. Pin
3. Pin boot4. Torque member
5. Inner shim
6. Inner pad7. Outer pad
8. Outer shim
NOTE:
The cylinder body cannot be disassembled.
Pad ReplacementNJBR0142WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
+When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal
because piston will pop out.
+Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
Always replace shims in replacing pads.
+If shims are rusted or show peeling of rubber coat, replace
them with new shims.
+It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, suspend
cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
+Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªON-VEHICLE
SERVICEº, BR-7.
REAR DISC BRAKE (BALL & RAMP TYPE)
Component
BR-43
