Rear Disc Brake
Brake Pads
NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.
Removal
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
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WARNING: Always install new brake shoes or pads at both ends of an axle to reduce the possibility of brakes pulling vehicle to one side. Failure to follow this instruction may result in uneven braking and serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is 1/2 full.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
- Pull back the parking brake lever.
- Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
- Remove the cable conduit retaining clip.
- Disconnect the cable from the brake caliper.
4. NOTICE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
NOTICE: Do not allow the brake 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 caliper aside.
- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
5. Remove the 2 brake pads, shims and retraction clips. Inspect the brake pads and shims for wear, damage or contamination.
- Discard the slide clips.
- Inspect the brake pads for wear and contamination.
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the caliper piston boot is clean and free of foreign material.
Using the Rear Brake Caliper Piston Adjuster Adapter, compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore.
2. Position the notch in the caliper piston so that it will correctly align with the pin on the backside of the inboard brake pad.
3. NOTE: If installing new brake pads, install all new hardware as supplied with the brake pad kit.
Install the shims and slide clips to the brake caliper anchor plate.
4. Apply equal amounts of lubricant (supplied with brake pad kit) to all brake pad-to-caliper anchor plate contact points and install brake pads.
5. NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.
Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
6. Install the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
- Pull back the parking brake lever.
- Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.
- Install the cable conduit retaining clip.
7. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
9. Cycle the park brake several times to verify normal operation. For additional information on parking brake adjustment, refer to Parking Brake and Actuation Adjustments.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.