Rear Brake Pad: Removal

WARNING: 

Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.

• Avoid breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

1. Brake Fluid - Remove

   1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.

2. Vehicle - Lift

   1. Raise and support the vehicle .

3. Rear Wheels - Remove

   1. Remove both rear wheels .

4. Brake Pad - Remove

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   1. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A). 2. Remove the caliper body (B). NOTE:  Do not twist the brake hose and the parking brake cable to prevent damage. Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration.

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   3. Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).

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   4. Remove the pad retainers (A). 5. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. 6. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.

5. Brake Disc - Inspect

   1. Inspect the brake disc for runout, thickness, and parallelism .