Rear

Brake Pads

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Release the parking brake.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.





3. Remove the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
1. Pull back the parking brake lever.
2. Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
3. Remove the cable conduit retaining clip.
4. Remove the cable from the brake caliper.

4. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
5. Remove the brake pads.





6. CAUTION: If the caliper piston is retracted into the housing, brake fluid will be displaced from the master cylinder.

NOTE: If installing new brake pads, fully retract the brake caliper piston into the housing.

Using the special tool, retract the brake caliper piston.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Pump the brake pedal several times to make sure the caliper piston is extended to its operating position. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top off if necessary with brake fluid.