Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not use lubricated compressed air on brake parts as damage to rubber components may result.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Important: Brake fluid in the caliper is subject to contamination by heat. Do not force the contaminated fluid back through the brake system.

3. Open the bleeder screw.





4. Attach a tube over the bleeder screw to catch the brake fluid in a container.
5. Compress the pistons into caliper housing bore to provide clearance between linings and rotor.





6. Use a punch to drive the brake caliper retaining pins (1) out of the brake caliper from the outside inward.
7. Remove the brake caliper spring retainer (2).





8. Remove the brake pads.
9. Inspect the caliper retainer pins for corrosion and/or damage. Replace the pins as necessary.
10. Inspect the brake pads for uneven wear.

Installation Procedure

Important:
^ Use clean brake fluid to lubricate all the rubber parts to ease assembly.
^ Replace brake pads in axle sets only.

1. Install the brake pads.





2. Perform the following steps to install the brake caliper retaining pins:
2.1. Use a punch to drive the first pin (2) into the caliper. Ensure the pin (2) inserts through the holes in the brake pads.
2.2. Install the rear brake caliper spring retainer (1).
2.3. Install the second pin (2). Ensure the pin (2) inserts through the holes in the brake pads.
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the master cylinder reservoir.

Important: New braking surfaces must be broken in or burnished after brake pads are installed and/or after rotors are refinished. Avoid overheating the brakes.

6. Make 20 stops from 48 km/h (30 mph) using medium to firm brake pedal pressure to burnish the brake rotors.