Rear

Brake pads, replacing

Remove rear wheels

CAUTION: When re-using brake pads, mark them to prevent changing from original position.






Remove brake caliper housing (hold guide pin with open end wrench while loosening bolts)
Remove brake pads

CAUTION: Always remove some brake fluid from reservoir before installing new brake pads. When caliper piston is turned in, brake fluid is forced out of the caliper and into reservoir. After pads are installed, refill reservoir only to MAX mark.






Screw piston into housing by turning it clockwise with a socket head wrench while pushing in firmly (arrows)






Install brake pads
Install caliper housing with new bolts and tighten to 35 Nm (25 ft lb)

Note: The repair kit contains four self-locking bolts which must always be installed.

CAUTION: After installing new brake pads, always check basic setting of rear brakes.