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Rear Brake Pad: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
  3. Jack-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheel.
  4. Remove the lower caliper bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Caliper Bolt
    G03808641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Raise the caliper body upward and support it.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake hose from caliper body.
  6. Remove the pad.
NOTE: If the brake pad is difficult to remove, use the same procedure as for front disc brake pad.

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Brake Pad. >

Fig 2: Removing Pad
G03808642Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.