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Rear

Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

Special Tools Required
Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

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.


Inspection

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) and the outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.





4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the rear brake pads as a set.
5. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.