Disc Mounting And Hardware Inspection (Rear)
- Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
- Missing mounting hardware.
- Excessive corrosion.
- Bent mounting tabs.
- Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket.
- Looseness at the disc brake pads.
If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Inspect the caliper bolts for the following:
- Binding, Seizing, Looseness in the caliper mounting bracket.
- Bent or damaged caliper bolts.
- Cracked or torn boots.
- Missing boots.
- Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket.
If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.