Rear Disc Brake Pads

Brake Pads

Removal

WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be impaired.

NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

NOTE:
The brake pad wear warning indicator sensor must be replaced each time the brake pads are serviced.
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheels and tires.




3 RH side rear: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.




4 RH side rear: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.




5 RH side rear: Release and disconnect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness electrical connector.




6
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper lower bolt.




7
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the brake pads.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the clips.
Remove the brake pads.
- Rotate the brake caliper upwards.
- Remove the 2 clips.
8 Repeat the above 2 steps for the other side.

Installation
1
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
2 Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
3
CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
Check the slide pins for correct operation.
4 Position a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid. Connect the bleed tube to the bleed screw and loosen the screw.
5 Press the piston into the caliper housing.
- Tighten the rear caliper bleed screws to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6 Disconnect the bleed tube and remove the jar.
7
CAUTION: If installed, the adhesive strips covering the outer brake pads must be removed before installation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
If installed, remove the adhesive strips from the 2 outer brake pads.
8
NOTE:
Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.
NOTE:
Make sure that the clips are installed in the correct orientation.
Install the brake pads.
- Install the 2 clips.
9 Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
- Tighten the brake caliper lower bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).

10 Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

11 RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness electrical connection.





12 RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.





13 RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.

14 Install the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

15 Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.