Removal (Rear)
- Using a suitable suction device, lower the fluid level in the master cylinder.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination. Install new if worn to or past specification.
- Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
- Remove the brake caliper bolts. See Figure .
- Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
- Remove the brake pads by pushing inward and rotating the pad up.
- Retract the caliper piston into the rear disc brake caliper.
- Remove and discard the slippers.
- Measure the brake disc, resurface and or install new as necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
WARNING:
Never allow the rear disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide suitable support.
CAUTION:
Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the brake pads.
NOTE:
Use a block of wood or used pad to protect the piston and boots.
CAUTION:
Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the brake disc.