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Rear

BRAKE PADS / SHOES

REMOVAL
REAR
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
3. Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with a clean suction gun.





4. Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper by prying the caliper over.
5. Remove the caliper slide pins (4).





6. Remove caliper (1) from the anchor.
7. Secure caliper (1) to nearby suspension part with wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight.
8. Remove the inboard & outboard brake pads from the caliper.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the inboard & outboard brake pads onto the caliper.
2. Lubricate the slide pins and slide pin bushings with caliper slide grease or the grease provided with the brake pads.
3. Install caliper (1) on the anchor.





4. Install the caliper slide pin bolts (4) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install wheel and tire assembly
6. Remove support and lower vehicle.
7. Pump brake pedal until caliper piston and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
8. Fill brake fluid level if necessary.