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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.
  1. Before installation, check each part. Refer to , INSPECTION , Rear Disc Brake Assembly.
  2. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or the grease included with pad kit to the support.
    Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) And Grease Included With Pad Kit To Support
    G05662858Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the support to the rear axle housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    Mounting bolt: 66 N.m (6.73 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb) 

  4. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.
    Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) And Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Pad Clip
    G05662870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit between the outer pad and shim.
    Fig 3: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N And Grease Contained In Pad Kit Between Outer Pad And Shim
    G07666354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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 And Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Both Surfaces Of Inner Pad Inner Shim
    G07666355Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the brake pad to the support.
  8. Install the caliper body to the support.

    Tightening torque: 

    Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 14.3 ft-lb) 

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

    Tightening torque: 

    Union bolt: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  11. Bleed air from the brake system. Refer to , BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.
  12. Install the rear wheels.
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