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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1290042  Size: SH
  1. Remove the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
  2. Remove the brake shoes.
  3. Remove the caliper mounting bracket.

  4. Object Number: 1290045  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rotor detent screw.
  6. Remove the rotor.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Brake Caliper Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290045  Size: SH

    Note: To guarantee uniform braking, always refinish both rotors even if only one rotor is defective.

  1. Install the rotor on the front wheel hub and install the detent screw and tighten to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  2. Object Number: 1290042  Size: SH
  3. Apply a few drops of thread-locking compound to the caliper bracket mounting bolts and install the caliper bracket and tighten to 56 N·m (41 lb ft).
  4. Install the brake pads and the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.