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Rear



Brake Pads

Special Tool(s):




Material:




Disc Brake System - Exploded View:






Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle 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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

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

CAUTION: Care must be used when servicing rear brake components without disconnecting the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever. Carefully position the caliper aside using a suitable support or damage to the parking brake cable end fittings can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper with mechanic's wire.
3. Remove the pads and spring clip.
^ Discard the spring clips.
4. Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.

Installation





1. Using the special tool, compress the brake caliper piston into the disc brake caliper.
2. Position the notch in the caliper piston up and down to align with the alignment pin on the brake pad.
3. Install the new spring clips and brake pads.
4. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).