Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear






REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL





2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad's thickness through the caliper inspection hole and replace pads if not within specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)





3. LIFT UP CALIPER
a. Remove the bottom side installation bolt.
b. Lift up and suspend it securely.

HINT: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.

4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH 4 ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS
5. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

NOTICE: The support plates can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

6. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
7. INSTALL PAD SUPPORT PLATES
Install the 4 pad support plates.
8. INSTALL NEW PADS

NOTICE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.

a. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of-the inner anti-squeal shims.
b. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
c. Install 2 pads with the pad wear indicator plates facing downward.

NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the disc.

9. INSTALL CALIPER
a. Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.





b. Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar implement.

HINT: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.





c. Install the caliper.
d. Install the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
11. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
12. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE