Rear

Pads

Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.





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

Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination. Install new pads if worn to or past specification.

3. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rear wheel brake hose when carrying out this procedure.

Remove the rear disc brake caliper.





4. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the brake pads.

Remove the brake pads.





5. Retract the caliper piston into the rear disc brake caliper.





6. Remove and discard the slippers.





7. Inspect the brake disc.
^ If the brake disc is cracked, install a new brake disc.
^ If diagnosis has revealed vibration in the steering wheel, seat, or brake pedal while braking, machine the brake disc. Heavily scored brake discs, similar to that caused by linings worn to the backing plate, must also be machined.
^ Measure the brake disc for minimum thickness.
^ If the brake disc is not within specification, install a new brake disc.

Installation





1. CAUTION: New stainless steel slippers must be installed when new brake pads are installed, even if the slippers appear undamaged. Make sure the slippers are correctly positioned with the slipper ends snug against the outboard end of the anchor plate rail.

Clean the slipper mating surface, and install the new slippers.





2. CAUTION: Install new brake pads in full axle sets. Do not install new brake pads on only one side of the vehicle.

Install the brake pads.
3. Install the rear disc brake caliper.
4. Verify correct brake operation.