Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

1. Remove one-third of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the axle flange.
4. Remove the tire and the wheel.
Install two wheel nuts to retain the rotor.





5. Compress the caliper piston enough for clearance.
Use a C-clamp (3).





6. Remove the upper caliper bolt (2).
7. Pivot the caliper body down in order to access the pads. Do not remove the caliper body.





8. Remove the brake pads (9-10) from the caliper bracket (12).
9. Remove the two pad clips from the caliper bracket.
10. Inspect the caliper bracket boots (13-4) for the following conditions:
- Cuts
- Tears
- Deterioration
Replace the bracket boots if damage exists.

11. Inspect the piston boot for the following conditions:
- Cuts
- Tears
- Deterioration
Replace the piston boot if damage exists.

12. Inspect the caliper bolts (1-3) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion exists, use new components (including bushings) when installing the caliper. Do not attempt to polish away the corrosion.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Before installing new brake pads, wipe the outside surface of the caliper boot clean. Use denatured alcohol.





1. Bottom the piston (7) into the caliper bore (2).
Use a C-clamp when installing new brake pads in order to clamp the piston at the same time. Use a metal plate or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.

IMPORTANT: Lift the inner edge caliper boot (4) next to the piston (7). Press out any trapped air. The boot must lay flat below the level of the piston face.





2. Install the two retainers (11) to the caliper bracket (12).

IMPORTANT: The wear sensor is on the outside shoe. The sensor is positioned at the trailing edge (downward) of the pad during forward wheel rotation.

3. Install the pads (9 and 10) to the caliper bracket (12).

NOTICE: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.

4. Swing the caliper upward in position around the pads.
5. Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot. Use silicone grease.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the upper caliper bolt,
- Tighten the caliper bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

7. Remove the wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub and bearing.
8. Install the tires and the wheels.
Align the previous marks on the wheel, hub and bearing.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
11. Apply the brake pedal approximately three times in order to seat the pads against the rotor.
12. Burnish the pads and the rotors.