Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 or grease contained in the pad kit to the support.

Fig 1: Identifying Grease Applying Areas On Pad Kit To Support
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Install the support to the housing.
Tightening torque:

66 N.m (6.73 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 2: Identifying Grease Applying Areas On Pad Kit To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to the contact surface between the pad and shim.

Fig 3: Identifying Grease Applying Areas On Pad Kit To Contact Surface Between Pad And Shim
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the pad inner shim.

Fig 4: Identifying Grease Applying Areas On Pad Kit To Pad Inner Shim Surfaces
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Install the pad to support.
Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Bleed air from the brake system. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding. >