Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

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 and the minimum allowable level, using the appropriate tool, remove the brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





6. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
7. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is fully seated in the caliper bore.
8. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.





9. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the mounting bracket.
10. Using denatured alcohol, clean the Make pads and related parts.
11. Using non-lubricated, filtered compressed air, dry the brake pads and related parts.





12. Remove the rear brake pads.

Important: DO NOT reuse the rear brake pad anti/rattle spring. Used the NEW brake pad anti/rattle spring.





13. Remove the rear brake pad anti/raffle spring from the brake caliper.





14. Remove the anti/raffles springs from the mounting bracket.
15. Inspect the brake caliper.

Installation Procedure

Important: When replacing the rear brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old anti/rattle springs use supplied in the brake pad kit.





1. Install the NEW anti/rattle springs on the mounting bracket.





2. Install the rear brake pads on the mounting bracket.





3. Install the anti/rattle spring on the rear brake caliper.





4. Install the brake caliper assembly on the mounting bracket.
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level.
7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
8. Slowly release the brake pedal.
9. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 5-6 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
10. Burnish the new brake pads.