FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Brake Pad

Rear Brake Pad
REMOVAL
1. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the caliper bolt.





3. Raise the caliper body and support it.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper body.

4. Remove the pads.





INSTALLATION
1. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0777YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.





2. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0779YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to the contact surface between the pad and shim.
3. Install the pad to support.
4. Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:
Solid disc brake model 27 N-m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Ventilated disc brake model 37 N-m (3.7 kgf-m, 27.2 ft-lb)

INSPECTION
Check the pad thickness A.





NOTE:
^ Always replace the pads of both wheels and both sides as a set.
^ Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
^ A wear indicator is installed on the inner disc brake pad. If the pad is worn to the limit, the end of wear indicator contacts disc rotor, and a squeaking sound is heard as the wheel rotates. If the sound is heard, replace the pad.
^ Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.