Rear

WARNING:
- Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies
- Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
- Block the front wheels before jacking up the rear of the vehicle.

1. Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, support the rear of vehicle on safety stands, then remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake.

Caliper Shield:

3. Remove the rear caliper protector.

Caliper Mounting Bolts:

4. Hold the caliper pins with a thin, open-end wrench, and remove the two caliper bolts and the caliper from the bracket.

CAUTION:
- Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
- Support the caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose.

Pad Retainers And Outer Pad Shim:

5. Remove the pad shims and brake pads.

Measure Brake Pad Lining:

6. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. The measurement does not include the pad backing plate thickness.

Specs:
Brake Pad Thickness
Standard 7.0-8.0 mm (0.27-0.31 in)
Service Limit 1.6 mm (0.06 in)


7. If the pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the pads and shims together as a set.
8. Remove the pad retainers.
9. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
10. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.