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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 206-
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Item Specification
Disc brake lining wear limit 1.0 mm (0.040 in)
Disc thickness 15 mm (0.59 in)
Disc lateral runout 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Disc thickness variation 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Hub runout —
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Rear wheel brake hose-
to-rear disc brake caliper retaining bolt 40 30 —
Rear disc brake support bracket bolts 103 76 —
Brake disc shield bolts 9-
12 — 80-
106 Rear brake pin retainer 33 25 — Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Disc Brake
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with
eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
The rear disc brake system consists of:
zsolid, full- cast brake disc (2C026).
z hydraulically activated rear disc brake caliper (2552).
z integral mechanically (cable) operated parking brake mechanism that is self- adjusting.
Rear Disc Brake System Components SECTION 206-
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1 2552 Rear disc brake caliper
2 2C028 Brake disc shield
3 N606675-
S2 Bolt (3 req'd each side)
4 1104 Wheel hub
5 2C026 Brake disc
6 4B423 Rear wheel hub retainer
7 W623485-S2 Nut (2 req'd each side)
8 N805163-S100 Bolt (4 req'd) Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caliper
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Disengage the parking brake cable end from the parking brake lever arm.
4. Remove the parking brake cable retaining clip.
5. Remove the parking brake cable and conduit.
SECTION 206-
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Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
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026 (T87P-2588- A) Klj . 1 ba
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6. Remove the rear disc brake caliper brake hose bolt.
7. Remove the rear brake pin retainers (2N386) and remove the caliper.
Installation 1. NOTE: Use new copper washers.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order. zBleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 00 . Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pads
Removal
1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new if worn to or past specification.
5. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper (2552) to hang from the rear
wheel brake hose (2A442).
Remove the rear disc brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.
6. Remove the brake pads.
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Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
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7. Remove the slippers.
8.
CAUTION: Use a hub- mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the brake disc.
Measure the brake disc, resurface and or install new as necessary.
9. Compress the rear disc brake piston and adjuster (2B588) into rear disc brake caliper using Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster.
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