Removal & Installation (ES 300)
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- Remove caliper. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Remove brake pads with anti-squeal shims. See Fig 1.
- Remove anti-squeal shims from brake pads. Using a screwdriver, remove wear indicator from brake pads.
- Remove flexhose bracket from shock absorber.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. When replacing worn pads, anti-squeal shims must be replaced also. Apply pad grease to both sides of anti-squeal shim No. 1 and install with anti-squeal shim No. 2 to each pad.
- Install wear indicators to brake pads.
- Install brake pad with wear indicator facing downward.
- Install rear brake caliper. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER .