Rear brake pads on FWD vehicles w/aluminum caliper

Special tools and equipment





- 3272 reset and screw out tool
- 3272/1 support plate

Removing

Note: If brake pads are to be re-used, mark installed positions when removing. Re-install at file same point, otherwise the car may pull to one side!

- Remove wheels.





- Counter-hold guide pins and remove self locking bolts from brake caliper housing.
- Remove brake pads.

Installing

WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous and must NEVER be removed by siphoning with your mouths

CAUTION:
- Before pushing back the piston, siphon some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, particularly if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.
- To siphon brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle which is only used to siphon brake fluid.





- Screw piston inward as far as it will go by turning threaded spindle (arrow) clockwise and knurled section counterclockwise.
- Remove protective foil from brake pad backing plate.





- Install brake pads in brake carrier (arrows).

CAUTION: The repair kit contains four self-locking hex lilts must always be installed.





- Install brake caliper housing with new self locking bolts and tighten.
Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)

Note: After installing the brake pads, depress the brake pedal firmly several times before moving the vehicle to properly seat file brake pads in for normal operating position.

- Install wheels and tighten wheel bolts.
Tightening torque: 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)
- Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.