Rear

WARNING:
- Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
- Block the front wheels before lacking up the rear of the vehicle.

REMOVAL

- Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, support the rear of vehicle on safety stands, then remove the rear wheels.
- Release the parking brake.

Caliper Removal:

- Hold the caliper pins with a thin, open-end wrench, and remove the two caliper bolts and the caliper from the bracket.

CAUTION: Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from entering inside. Support the caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose.

Pad Removal:

- Remove the pad shim and brake pads.

INSPECTION





- Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining.

Specs
Standard 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.30 - 0.33 in)
Service Limit 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Caliper Bolts 25 Nm (2.5kg m, 18lb ft)

- Remove the pad retainers.
- Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
- Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.

INSTALLATION

Installing Shims:

- Make sure that the pad retainers are installed in the correct positions.
- Apply Molykote M77 grease to the pad side of the shim. Wipe excess grease off the shim.

WARNING:
- When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.
- Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.

NOTE: Install the inner pad with its wear indicator facing downward.

Installing Pads And Shims:

- Install the brake pads and pad shims on the caliper bracket.
- Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into the cylinder, then align the cutout in the piston with the tab on the inner pad by turning the piston back.

CAUTION: Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it sits properly.

- Install the brake caliper

Caliper Installation:

- Install and tighten the caliper bolts while holding the caliper pins with a thin, open-end wrench.
- After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
- Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then road-test.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.