Brake Pads Replacement - Rear

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Do not use lubricated compressed air on brake parts as damage to rubber components may result.





1. Remove one-third of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

IMPORTANT: Use only minimal effort to manipulate the pistons. Ensure to use slow gradual force as the cylinders are so small.

4. Use a screwdriver to gently pry between the rotor and each brake pad to bottom each piston in its bore.
5. Use a punch to drive the rear brake caliper retaining pins (1) out of the rear brake caliper from the outside inward.
6. Remove the rear brake caliper spring retainer (2).





7. Remove the brake pads.
8. Inspect the pins for corrosion and/or damage. Replace the pins as necessary.
9. Inspect the brake pads for wear.
10. Inspect the brake pads for maximum taper of 0.15 mm (0.006 inch). Replace with a new brake pad set if any pad tapers beyond the specification.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
^ Use clean brake fluid to lubricate all the rubber parts to ease assembly.
^ Replace brake pads in axle sets only.
^ The torque values specified are for dry, Unlubricated fasteners.
^ Perform the service operations on a clean bench, free from all mineral oil materials.





1. Install the brake pads.
2. Perform the following steps to install the rear brake caliper retaining pins:
2.1. Use a punch to drive the first pin (2) into the caliper. Ensure the pin (2) inserts through the holes in the brake pads.
2.2. Install the rear brake caliper spring retainer (1).
2.3. Install the second pin (2). Ensure the pin (2) inserts through the holes in the brake pads.
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the master cylinder reservoir.

IMPORTANT: It is important that new braking surfaces be broken in or burnished after brake pads are installed and/or after rotors are refinished. Avoid overheating the brakes.

6. Make 20 stops from 48 km/h (30 mph) using medium to firm brake pedal pressure to burnish the brake rotors.