Rear

Brake Pads

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Disc Brake System - Exploded View:

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. CAUTION: Care must be used when servicing rear brake components without disconnecting the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever. Carefully position the caliper aside using a suitable support or damage to the parking brake cable end fittings can occur.

CAUTION: Do not use caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

3. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install pads in complete axle sets.

Remove the brake pads and discard the spring clips.
4. Measure the brake disc thickness.
- Install a new brake disc if not within specification.
5. Inspect the brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, install a new brake caliper.
6. Inspect the brake caliper anchor plate assembly.
- Check the guide pins and boots for binding and damage.
- Replace worn or damaged pins. Lubricate the pins with the specified grease.
- Install a new brake caliper anchor plate if it is worn or damaged.

Installation
1. Using the special tool, compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore.

2. Position the notch in the caliper piston up and down to align with the alignment pin on the brake pad.

3. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with the pad kit.

Install the 2 new spring clips and the brake pads.
4. Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts until snug.
- Tighten the RH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
^ Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the LH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence:
^ Tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
5. Test the brakes for normal operation.