Rear Brake Pads: Installation

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To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . After installation, depress the pedal several times, rotate the wheel by hand, verify that the brake does not drag, and then verify the parking brake stroke. See PARKING BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS.

Disc Pad Installation Note

Install the disc pad (outer side) to the mounting support. Clean the exposed area of the piston. Rotate the piston clockwise slowly using the Caliper Socket (49-F043-002) and socket wrench and push the piston inwards completely. See Fig 3.
Align the disc pad (inner side) spring into the piston groove, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. See Fig 4. Install the disc pad (inner side) to the caliper.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Disc Pads

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Fig 2: Removing Brake Pad

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Fig 3: Compressing Caliper Piston

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Fig 4: Installing Brake Pad

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