Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

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Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the flange bolt (A) while holding the caliper pin B with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.

Fig 1: Removing Flange Bolt
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Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Pad Shims And Brake Pads
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Remove the upper and lower pad retainers (A).
NOTE: The upper and lower pad retainers are different. During installation, make sure the pad retainers are in their proper positions.

Fig 3: Identifying Pad Retainers And Caliper Bracket
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Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.
Inspect the brake disc/drum for runout, thickness, parallelism (see REAR BRAKE DISC INSPECTION ), and check for damage and cracks.
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows).
Install the upper and lower pad retainers. Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the retainers. Keep the assembly paste away from the discs and pads.
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and brake pads. Keep grease off the brake disc/drums and brake pads. Contaminated brake disc/drums or brake pads reduce stopping ability.

Fig 4: Identifying Shims And Brake Pads
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Install the brake pads and the pad shims as shown. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the bottom inside position. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B).

Fig 5: Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Tool On Caliper Body With Torque Specifications
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Press in the piston with a brake caliper piston compressor so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
NOTE:
Be careful when pushing in the caliper piston; brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir. If brake fluid gets on any painted surface, wash it off immediately with water.
Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool.
Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (C), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin B with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot.
Clean the mating surface between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
NOTE:
Engagement 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.
Add brake fluid as needed.
After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ).