Rear Pad
Pad Removal1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the lower caliper guide pin bolt.
NOTE: Caliper removal is not necessary to service the brake pads.
4. Pivot the caliper upward.
5. Remove the brake shoes.
Lining Inspection
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Visually check the brake shoe linings for minimum thickness and wear.
4. Measure the thickness.
Specification: The minimum discard thickness of the brake shoe lining is 2 mm (0.08 inch).
5. Install the shoes in axle sets only.
6. Install the rear wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.
Shoe and Lining Installation
1. Measure the minimum brake shoe lining thickness.
2. Install the brake shoes into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if needed.
4. Pivot the caliper downward and install the bolt.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.
Tighten: Tighten the lower caliper mounting bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the rear wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.