Rear

Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (25/3500 Series)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Removal Procedure





1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
1. Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.





6. Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

Remove the brake caliper bolts.
7. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.





8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.
10. Inspect the caliper and caliper bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the caliper bracket.
2. Install the brake pads.





3. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the brake caliper bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 8-9 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the caliper pistons and pads.
11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
12. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing.