Rear Disc Brake Pads: Installation

NOTE: DO NOT assemble upper and lower pad support plates in reverse order.

NOTE: When replacing pads, anti-squeal shims must be replaced.

NOTE: The support plates can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

Install 4 pad support plates. See Figure.
Install NEW Pads: See Figure:
1. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each inner anti-squeal shim.
2. Install 2 NEW anti-squeal shims on outer pad.
3. Install 2 NEW anti-squeal shims on inner pad.
4. Install NEW outside pad with pad wear indicator plate facing downward.
5. Install NEW inside pad.

WARNING: DO NOT twist flexible hose.

CAUTION: DO NOT wedge dust boot.

Install Caliper:
1. To prevent spillage, draw a small amount of brake fluid from reservoir.
2. Using an appropriate tool, slowly push the caliper piston in.
Rotate Caliper and install bottom brake sliding pin. Tighten pins to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install rear wheel. Tighten lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Depress brake pedal several times to ensure it is touching pads.
Check brake fluid reservoir level to ensure it is at the MAX line.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper With Internal Shoe Parking Brake