Rear
Rear brake pads, replacingNote: If the brake pads are to be re-used, mark them while removing and re-install each one in the same position, otherwise braking will not be uniform.
Remove wheels.
Remove brake caliper housing from pad carrier (arrows). Counter-hold at guide pin.
Remove brake pads.
WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth through a hose.
CAUTION: Extract some brake fluid from the fluid reservoir before pushing back the pistons.
Use the bleeder bottle or a plastic bottle, which is used only for brake fluid, for extracting the fluid.
If this is not done, particularly if the brake fluid has been topped up recently, the excess brake fluid may overflow and cause damage.
Thread piston in as far as possible by turning threaded spindle to clockwise and the knurled wheel counterclockwise.
Notes: If the piston is hard to move, a 13 mm open-end wrench can be used on the flats provided (arrow -A-).
Install special tool 3272 so the collar is in front of the piston.
Install brake pads.
Install brake caliper housing.
Counter-hold at guide pin and tighten bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft lb).
Check brake fluid and top off if necessary.
Note: The repair kit includes 2 new self-locking hex bolts that must always be installed.
Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary to allow the brake pads to adjust to their normal operating positions.
Check rear brake basic adjustment every time the brake pads are replaced, refer to Brake Pad/Testing and Inspection/Procedures Testing and Inspection