- Avoid breathing dust particles.
- Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an appropriate vacuum cleaner.
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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
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| 1. | Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels. |
| 2. | Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) and outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
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| 3. | If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the pads as a set. |
| 1. | Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels. |
| 2. | Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A). |
| 3. | Remove the flange bolts (B) while holding the pin (C) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper (D). Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration. |
| 4. | Remove the pads (A). |
| 5. | Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. |
| 6. | Check the brake disc for damage cracks. |
| 7. | Clean and install the pad retainers. |
| 8. | Wipe excess grease off the pads (A). Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the brake discs and pads. |
| 9. | Install the brake pads correctly. If you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency. |
| 10. | Push in the piston (A) so the caliper will fit over the pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when installing the caliper. |
| 11. | Install the caliper. Install the flange bolts (B), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot. |
| 12. | Install and tighten the brake hose mounting bolt (D). |
| 13. | Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then test-drive. NOTE: Engagement of the brake 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. |
| 14. | After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. |