Rear Brake Caliper & Brake Pads: Removal
- Drain about half of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Bottom caliper pistons by prying caliper over with screwdriver.
- Remove caliper mounting bolts. Rotate caliper rearward and remove from rotor. Press one corner of outboard pad inward. Pry pad upward and rotate out of caliper. Press inboard pad outward until retainers are free of caliper piston. Remove pad from caliper.
- Support caliper by attaching to underbody with wire. Clean caliper with shop towels. DO NOT use compressed air to clean caliper. Caliper dust seals may be unseated and dirt may be forced into caliper piston bore. If fluid is leaking past piston seal and dust boot, caliper must be overhauled. See BRAKE CALIPER under OVERHAUL.