Disc Pads (Rear): Removal
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise support the vehicle.
- Remove the rear tire and the wheel assembly.
- Install a hand tightened lug nut to retain the rotor to the hub.
- Use a C-clamp to compress the caliper piston enough for clearance.
- Remove the upper caliper bolt.
- Pivot the caliper down in order to access the pads. It is not necessary to remove the caliper.
- Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
- Remove the 2 pad clips from the caliper bracket.
- Inspect the caliper mounting hardware for the following conditions:
Replace any hardware if damage exists. See DISC MOUNTING AND HARDWARE INSPECTION (REAR)
under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect the caliper dust boot for the following conditions:
Replace the caliper dust boot if damage exists. See CALIPER INSPECTION
under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion exists, use new caliper bolts when installing the caliper.