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Rear Disc Brake Pads

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  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with a clean  suction gun.
    Fig 1: Cable To Support Plate
    GC0026804Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRE
    2 - CABLE
    3 - BRAKE HOSE
    4 - CALIPER SLIDE BOLTS
    5 - BANJO BOLT
  4. Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper by prying the caliper over.
  5. Remove the caliper slide pins (4).
    Fig 2: Rotor/Caliper
    GC0026803Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
    2 - DISC BRAKE ROTOR
  6. Remove caliper (1) from the anchor.
  7. Secure caliper (1) to nearby suspension part with wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight. 
  8. Remove the inboard & outboard brake pads from the caliper.