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Rear

Brake Pads





Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. CAUTION: Make sure that the guide and locator pin boots are not damaged and correctly seated or damage to the guide and locator pins may occur.

Inspect the guide and locator pins and boots for damage or corrosion, install new pins and boots if they are damaged, lubricate the pins as needed

3. CAUTION: When removing the brake caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake caliper flexible hose. Provide a suitable support.

Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.

4. CAUTION: Only install new brake pads if the linings are not within specifications. Install new pads in complete axle sets.

NOTE: One brake pad kit contains the brake pads and spring clips required for both sides.

Remove the brake pads and spring clip.
^ Discard the spring clips.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Make sure that the guide pin and locator pin boots are correctly seated or damage to the guide pin or locator pin may occur. Inspect the guide pin and locator boots and lubricate the guide pin and locator pins with silicone grease as needed.





2. CAUTION: Make sure the slot in the caliper piston lines up with the locating pin on the brake pad. Failure to line up the locating pin with the slot will cause uneven brake pad wear.

Using the special tool, retract the brake caliper piston into the caliper bore.

3. Install the new spring clips and brake pads.
^ Make sure the spring clip tabs point away from the brake disc.

CAUTION: Whenever new pads are installed, it will be necessary to retract the piston to avoid brake drag.

4. CAUTION: Tighten the bottom guide pin caliper bolt before tightening the top guide pin caliper bolt.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

5. Test the brakes for normal operation.
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