Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation

NOTE:

Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - rear disc brake.

1. Before installation, check each part. Rear Disc Brake Assembly > INSPECTION">

2. Apply a thin coat of grease to the support - rear disc brake.

Preparation items:

Grease: An item contained in the pad kit or equivalent

3. Install the support - rear disc brake to the housing assembly - rear axle.

Tightening torque:

Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description” for the tightening torque. General Description > COMPONENT">

4. Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip.

Preparation items:

Grease: An item contained in the pad kit or equivalent

5. Apply a thin coat of grease to the shim - disc brake rear inner (a) and the shim - disc brake rear outer (b).

Preparation items:

Grease: Those contained in the pad kit or WAKO grease V160

6. Install the brake pad to the support - rear disc brake.

7. Install the caliper body assembly to the support - rear disc brake.

Tightening torque:

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

8. Install the brake hose bracket.

Tightening torque:

Brake hose bracket: 33 N·m (3.36 kgf-m, 14.3 ft-lb)

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

Tightening torque:

Union bolt: 26 N·m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

10. Bleed air from the brake system. Air Bleeding > PROCEDURE">

11. Install the rear wheels.

Tightening torque:

Except for C4 model: 120 N·m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

C4 model: 100 N·m (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

Inspection

Rear disc rotor

Other materials:

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