Rear

Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement





1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper location. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Release the parking brake.





3. Hold the caliper pin (A) with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin boot. Remove the two caliper bolts (B) with another wrench and caliper (C) from the bracket. Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from entering inside. Support the caliper with a piece of wire so it does not hang from the brake hose.





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





5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. The measurement does not include the pad backing plate (A) thickness.





6. Remove the pad retainers.
7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
9. Install the pad retainers.





10. Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A). Wipe excess grease off the shim. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep Grease off of the brake discs and pads.
11. Install the brake pads (B) and pad shims on the caliper bracket. Install the inner pad with its wear indicator (C) facing upward.
If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.





12. Rotate the caliper piston (A) clockwise into the cylinder, then align the cutout (B) in the piston with the tab (C) on the inner pad by turning the piston back. Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly.
13. Install the brake caliper (D).
14. Hold the caliper pin (E) with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin boot. Install the caliper bolts (F) with another wrench, and torque the caliper bolts to the proper specification.
15. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
16. 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.

17. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks.