Rear

Brake Pads

Material:

Disc Brake System - Exploded View - Rear Brake Disc Components:

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.

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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. Using a suitable suction device, remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the flexible brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin caps and bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
^ Inspect the guide pin threads for damage and inspect the guide pin bushings for damage/wear. Install a new guide pin(s) and bushing(s) as necessary.
4. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.

5. CAUTION: Install new pads if the lining(s) are worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate. Install new pads in complete axle sets.

Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination and install new pads as necessary.
6. Using a suitable clamp, press the piston into the caliper.
7. Inspect the brake disc and resurface or install a new brake disc as necessary.

Installation
1. Clean, dry and inspect the brake caliper anchor plate. Apply a light coat of lubricant to the 4 brake pad contact points on the anchor plate as indicated.





2. Install the brake pads to the caliper.
3. Position the caliper onto the anchor plate and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
4. Apply the brake several times to verify correct brake operation.