Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution).

Removal Procedure




1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.




3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




6. Compress the rear brake caliper piston.

1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons push into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.




7. Remove the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.
8. Rotate the rear brake caliper downward until it stops.




9. Remove the rear brake pads.




10. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.




11. Remove the retaining clip from the brake caliper.
12. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
13. Using non-lubricated, filtered air, dry the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure





Important: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.


1. Install the brake pad retaining clips on the brake caliper mounting bracket.




2. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.





Important: Ensure that the retaining clip for the brake pads is properly seated in the brake caliper.


3. Install the retaining clip from the brake caliper.




4. Rotate the rear brake caliper upward until the brake caliper assembly is in the proper position.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Install the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.

Tighten the brake caliper bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir, if needed. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).
Caution: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution.
9. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
10. Burnish the new brake pads. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing (Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing).