Brake Pads Replacement - Rear
Brake Pads Replacement - RearRemoval Procedure
1. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the Wheel.
Notice: When using a large C-clamp to compress a caliper piston into a caliper bore of a caliper equipped with an integral park brake mechanism, do not exceed more than 1 mm (0.039 inch) of piston travel. Exceeding this amount of piston travel will cause damage to the internal adjusting mechanism and/or the integral park brake mechanism.
4. Disconnect the park brake cable (1) from the brake caliper.
5. Remove the bottom caliper pin bolt.
6. Pivot the caliper body (6) upward and support the brake caliper; do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
7. Remove the inboard (2) and outboard (3) pads from the brake caliper bracket (5).
8. Remove and inspect the pad retainers (1).
Installation Procedure
Important: Do not attempt to clean away corrosion. Corrosion is typically caused by damaged pin boots.
1. Inspect the caliper pin bolts and pin boots for cuts, tears, thread damage, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the pin bolts or boots.
2. Inspect the caliper pin bolts for damage or corrosion. Replace if damaged or corroded.
3. Inspect the piston boot (3) for deterioration, repair or replace the caliper if damaged.
4. Retract the caliper piston (2) into the caliper bore. Use a spanner type wrench to turn the piston clockwise until it bottoms out fully in the caliper and align the piston.
5. Install the brake pad retainers (1) into the caliper anchor bracket (5).
6. Install the inboard (2) and outboard (3) brake pads into the brake caliper bracket.
7. Pivot the caliper down over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Insert the lower caliper pin bolt.
Tighten the caliper pin bolt to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
9. Connect the park brake cable (1) to the brake caliper.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
13. Slowly release the brake pedal.
14. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12-13 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
15. Refill the brake fluid.
16. Burnish the pads and rotors.