Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body; wash away with water and wipe off completely if spilled.

Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
Disconnect the brake hose from caliper body assembly.
Remove the caliper lower bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Caliper Lower Bolts (Rear Disc Brake)
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Raise the caliper body, and then move it toward vehicle center to separate it from the support.
Remove the support from housing.
NOTE: Remove the support only when replacing itself or rotor. It need not be removed when servicing the caliper body assembly.
Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and the support.

CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter the brake hose connector.