Removal

Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
^ Avoid breathing dust particles.
^ Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels.





2. Remove the flange bolt (A) while holding the pin (B) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.





3. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).





4. Remove the pad retainers (A).
5. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
6. Check the brake disc/drum for damage cracks.
7. Clean and install the pad retainers.





8. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the shims and pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake discs and pads.
9. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator on the inside.
If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.





10. Push in the Piston (A) so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
11. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (B), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot.
12. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.

13. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Then test-drive the vehicle.