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Brake Pads - Rear: Removal

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  1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  6. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
  7. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is fully seated in the caliper bore.
  8. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the mounting bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER - REAR .
  10. Using denatured alcohol, clean the brake pads and related parts.
  11. Using non-lubricated, filtered compressed air, dry the brake pads and related parts.
  12. Remove the rear brake pads. See Figure.
  13. Remove the rear brake pad anti rattle spring from the brake caliper.
  14. Remove the anti rattles springs from the mounting bracket.
  15. Inspect the brake caliper. See DISC CALIPER INSPECTION  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
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