Rear

Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (1500 Series)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel.





3. Important:
^ DO NOT use any air tools to remove the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools only.
^ Install a open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brake are applied.

Using a open end wrench to hold the guide pin, loosen the guide pin bolt.





4. Important: If servicing just the brake pads, the brake hose does not have to be removed from the brake caliper.

Remove the guide pin bolt (1) from the brake caliper (2).
5. Rotate the brake caliper (2) upward until it stops or rest on the caliper mounting bracket (5), or use mechanics wire to support the brake caliper.

6. Important:
^ If removing the brake pads and shims to service other brake components, mark the position of the inner and outer pads and shims for the proper installation.
^ DO NOT re-use the old brake pad shims with new brake pads. Replace with NEW only.

Remove the brake pads (3) and shims (4) from the mounting bracket (5).

7. Important: Perform the flowing service procedure only is replacing the brake pads.

Using the appropriate tool, SLOWLY compress the caliper piston into the bore.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the shims (4) on the mounting bracket (5).
2. Install the brake pads (3).
^ Install the new brake pads.
^ Install the brake pads in relation to their original position if servicing other brake components.
3. Remove the mechanics wire if used, and rotate the brake caliper (2) into position on the mounting bracket (5).
4. Install the NEW caliper guide pin bolts.





5. Important:
^ DO NOT use any air tools to remove or tighten the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
^ Install a open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pins in line with the caliper while removing or installing the caliper. DO NOT allow the wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Use a open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin while tightening the guide pin bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
6. Gradually apply pressure to the brake pedal.
7. Slowly release the brake pedal.
8. Repeat this procedure until a firm brake pedal has been achieved.
9. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Burnish the brake pads. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing.