How to Remove the Rear Brake Disc of a Tiida?
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The specific steps for removing the brake disc are as follows: 1. Begin by removing the brake caliper. 2. Proceed to remove the rear wheel assembly. Note that a special tool is required when removing the rear wheel bearing cover. 3. Start removing the rear brake disc shield. 4. After removing the rear wheel bearing, it should look like this. At this point, it's advisable to clean any dust inside the bearing sleeve. 5. Install the new brake disc shield, tighten the rear wheel bearing, and reattach the bearing cover. 6. Reinstall the brake caliper bracket. 7. After installing the brake pads, reattach the brake caliper, secure the screws between the caliper and the bracket, and tighten them. 8. After tightening all bolts, reinstall the wheel hub.
Last time I removed the rear brake disc of my Tiida by myself, it wasn't too difficult but required some caution. First step was to park the car securely, engage the handbrake and turn off the engine. I prefer using jack stands to lift the rear wheels to prevent any accidental tipping. Then loosen the wheel nuts one by one with a wrench - once the wheel is off, the brake disc inside becomes visible. The key part is removing the brake caliper, which is secured by several bolts. Use a socket wrench to turn them counterclockwise, and it's best to hang the caliper with a wire to avoid stressing the brake hose. Sometimes the brake disc gets stuck due to rust - spraying some WD-40 as lubricant and gently tapping the sides with a hammer can help loosen it. The whole process took me about half an hour - remember to wear gloves to protect your hands. Afterwards, I checked the disc surface for cracks and evenness of wear - replace it immediately if needed.
