Pads-Rear Brake: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
NOTE: Perform step 2. through step 7. on each side of the vehicle to complete pad set removal.

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the rear of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.

Fig 2: Rear Disc Brakes, Hub And Spindle Components
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Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (4).

Fig 3: CALIPER REMOVAL FROM ADAPTER
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Remove the caliper assembly (1) from the brake adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away from the rotor (2), and then lifting the caliper assembly off the lower machined abutment (4) on the adapter.
Hang the brake caliper from rear strut using wire or cord to prevent the weight of the caliper from damaging the brake hose.

Fig 4: OUTBOARD PAD RETENTION TO CALIPER
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Remove the outboard brake pad from the caliper by prying the brake pad retaining clip (3) over the raised area on the caliper (1). Slide the brake pad off of the brake caliper.

Fig 5: INBOARD PAD REMOVAL
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Pull the inboard brake pad away from caliper piston until the retaining clip (1) is free from the cavity in the piston (2). Remove the pad.