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Brake Pads Replacement - Rear




Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair in Cautions and Notices.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.

Important: Caliper removal is not necessary to service the brake pads.


3. Remove the lower caliper guide pin bolt.




4. Pivot the caliper upward.
5. Remove the brake shoes.

Installation Procedure




1. Measure the minimum brake shoe lining thickness. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection Testing and Inspection.
2. Install the brake shoes into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if needed.





Important: Avoid damaging the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Pivot the caliper downward and install the bolt.

Tighten the lower caliper mounting bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

5. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.