Rear Brake Pads - Electric Motor (C0): Removal

WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Activate the brake service mode. Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation .
Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Disconnect the EPB actuator motor electrical connector, retainer and position aside the wiring harness.

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NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper aside. Discard the caliper bolts.

Torque:

Torque 1:: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Torque 2:: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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Unclip the brake pads from the bracket and remove the brake pads. Discard the brake pads.

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NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

Remove the brake pad clips. Discard if installing new brake pads.

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