Rear Brake Pad: Removal and Installation: Installation
- Apply Molykote AS-880N grease between the brake pad back plates and shims, then attach the shims to the brake pads.
- Apply Molykote 7439 grease (A) to the pad retainers as shown
- Attach pad retainer to torque member, then install brake pad and shim assemblies.
CAUTION: When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is flush with torque member, as shown.
- Using a suitable tool push piston into caliper body.CAUTION: By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.NOTE: Use a suitable tool to make it easier to push the piston into the caliper body.
- Remove the suitable wire then swing the caliper body down over the brake pad assemblies.
- Install the lower sliding pin bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to [REAR BRAKE CALIPER: EXPLODED VIEW [ON-VEHICLE REPAIR] ].
- Check the brakes for drag.
- Inspect the brake fluid level, then install the master cylinder reservoir cap.
- Install the rear wheel and tire. Refer to [TIRE ROTATION ]