Rear
Rear Brake Pad Inspection and ReplacementCAUTION: 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.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. 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.
5. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).
6. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. The measurement does not include the pad backing plate (A) thickness.
7. Remove the pad retainers (A).
8. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
9. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
10. Install the pad retainers.
11. Apply Molykote M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A). Wipe excess assembly paste off the shim. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep assembly paste off of the brake discs and brake pads material.
12. 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.
13. 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 paste to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly.
14. Install the brake caliper (D).
16. 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.
16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
17. Press the brake pedal several times to seat the pads/pistons and restore brake pedal height.
18. After installation, check for leaks at the hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks.