Rear

Rear Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement





1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Release the parking brake.





3. Remove the brake hose from the suspension arm by removing the mounting bolt, then remove the two caliper bolts (A) and caliper (B) from the bracket. Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from entering inside. Support the caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose.





4. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).





5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. Measurement does not include pad backing plate (A) thickness.





6. Remove the pad retainers (A).
7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
9. Install the pad retainers.





10. Apply Molykote M77 grease or Daikalub 528D grease to the pad side of the shims (A) and back of the pads (B). Wipe excess grease off the shim. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
11. Install the brake pads (B) and pad shims on the caliper bracket. Install the inner pad with its wear indicator (C) facing downward.
If you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.
12. Push in the piston so the caliper will fit over the pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when installing the caliper.





13. Install the brake caliper (A).
14. Install and torque the caliper bolts (B) to proper specification.
15. Install the brake hose onto the suspension arm with the mounting bolt.
16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
17. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then road-test.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.