Rear Brake Caliper & Pads: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. To seat piston in caliper bore, remove plug from caliper. See Figure. Using an Allen wrench, turn adjustment gear counterclockwise to retract piston fully. See Figure. Remove caliper mounting bolt.
- Using a screwdriver, pivot caliper to access brake pads. Remove pads, shims, spring and guide pins. See Figure. Remove parking brake cable bracket bolt, and position bracket aside. See Figure. Remove parking brake cable from caliper operating lever. Clamp brake hose, and remove from caliper. Remove caliper from bracket.