Rear
Brake Pads
Special Tool(s):
Material:
Disc Brake System - Exploded View (Part 1):
Disc Brake System - Exploded View (Part 2):
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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
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: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
CAUTION: Care must be taken when servicing rear brake components without disconnecting the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever. Carefully position the caliper aside using a suitable support or damage to the parking brake cable end fittings can occur.
Remove the guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
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 guide pin bolts.
^ Tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs).
5. Test the brakes for normal operation.