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Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.

Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .




Note: 

•	DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

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Install an open end wrench to hold the calliper guide pin in line with the brake calliper while removing or installing the calliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake calliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake calliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

6. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake calliper guide pin stationary, remove the lower brake calliper guide pin bolt (1).

Caution: Support the brake calliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the calliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the calliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

7. Rotate the brake calliper upward and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.




Note: Note the location of the brake pad wear sensor for correct installation.

8. Remove the outer brake pad (1).
9. Remove the inner brake pad (2).



10. Remove the upper and lower brake pad springs (1).
11. If installing new brake pads, discard the brake pad springs.

1. Using a brake calliper piston spanner tool, rotate the brake calliper piston clockwise while applying pressure to the face of the calliper piston to compress the piston into the calliper bore.
2. Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces of the brake calliper bracket of any corrosion or debris.




Note: If installing new brake pads, install new brake pad springs.

3. Install the upper and lower brake pad springs (1).




Note: Note the location of the brake pad wear sensor for correct installation.

4. Install the outer brake pad (1).
5. Install the inner brake pad (2).
6. Position the brake calliper over the brake pads and to the calliper bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




7. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake calliper guide pin stationary, Install the lower brake calliper guide pin bolt (1) and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
8. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
11. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 9-10 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake calliper piston and brake pads.
12. Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .