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.
Inspection
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Remove the brake pads.
5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. The measurement does not include the pad backing plate (A) thickness.
6. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the rear brake pads as a set.
7. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
Replacement
1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Remove the flange bolts (A) while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench and being careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper (C) from the bracket. Check the brake hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
5. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B)
6. Remove the pad retainers (A).
7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.
8. Inspect the brake disc, and check for damage and cracks.
9. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep the assembly paste off of the brake disc and brake pads.
10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep assembly paste off of the brake discs and brake pads.
11. Install the brake pads 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 paste to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly.
NOTE: Be careful when moving in the piston back in the caliper; brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir.
13. Install the brake caliper (D).
14. Install the flange bolts (E), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin (F) with a wrench and being careful not to damage the pin boot.
15. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
16. Add brake fluid as needed.
17. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
NOTE: Engagement 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.
18. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks.