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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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  1. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the support.
    Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Support
    G05662858Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the support to the housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb) 

  3. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.
    Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Pad Clip
    G05662870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or the grease contained in the pad kit to the contact surface between the outer-side pad and shim.
    Fig 3: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Contact Surface Between Outer-Side Pad And Shim
    G07666354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the inner pad inner shim.
    Fig 4: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Both Surfaces Of Inner Pad Inner Shim
    G07666355Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the pad to support.
  7. Install the caliper body to the support.

    Tightening torque: 

    27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

  8. Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  9. Bleed air from the brake system.