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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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NOTE:
  • Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support rear disc brake.
  • Check that the ground terminal is disconnected from the battery sensor.
  1. Check each part. Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>INSPECTION .
  2. Install the support rear disc brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    115 N.m (11.7 kgf-m, 84.8 ft-lb)

  3. Install the pad COMPL.
  4. Install the caliper body.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the adapter cord EPB connector is securely installed.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

  5. Connect the brake hose rear using a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

  6. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  7. Install the pad clip.
  8. Bleed air from the brake line. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE>BRAKE LINE .
  9. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  10. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
  11. After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
  12. Install the rear wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)