Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure





1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper piston.
1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.





6. Remove the brake caliper bolts.





7. Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice .

Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket. Support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.





8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove the brake pad retainers.
10. Inspect the caliper and caliper bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Using a C-clamp (1), bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad (2) or wooden block placed across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.





2. Important: Use a small flat-bladed tool and lift the inner edge caliper boot next to the piston to release any trapped air.

Ensure that the piston boot is below the level of the piston face.





3. Install the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket.

4. Important: Ensure that the wear sensor is positioned at the leading edge, upward, of the inner pad during forward wheel rotation.

Install the brake pads.





5. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.





6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install NEW brake caliper bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 9-10 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the caliper pistons and pads.
11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary.
12. Burnish the pads and the rotors.