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Main Menu Table of Contents
Rear Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake each brake pad lining.
assemblies.
Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid Brake Pad Thickness:
breathing brake dust. Standard: 8.5-9.5 mm (0.33-0.37 in)
Block the front wheels before jacking up the rear of Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
the vehicle.
NOTE: '96 - 98 models shown.
1. Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts
slightly, support the rear of the vehicle on safety
stands, then remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the" brake hose bracket from the trailing arm.
BRAKE HOSE BRACKET
BACKING PLATE
NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing
CALIPER BOLT plate thickness.
CALIPER 6. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the rear pads as a set.
3. Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up out
of the way. '99 - 01 models only: Hold the caliper pin 7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin check for grooves and cracks.
boot. Remove the caliper bolt with another wrench,
and pivot the caliper up out of the way. 8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
CAUTION: 9. Install the pad retainers.
Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to
prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
PAD RETAINERS
Support the caliper with a piece of wire so it Check for weakness.
does not hang from the brake hose.
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
4. Remove the pad shims, pad retainers, and pads.
CALIPER BRACKET
INNER PAD SHIMS Check for cracks.
Check for weakness.
BRAKE PADS
Check for wear.
OUTER PAD SHIM
Check for weakness.
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Rear Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement (cont'd)
10. Apply grease to the points indicated by the arrows 12. Push in the piston so that the caliper will fit over the
in the following illustration: pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to
prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper
Piston end and inner shim B contact surface down.
Inner shim A contact surface (both sides)
Pads and caliper bracket contact surface 13. Pivot the caliper down into position, then install the
Outer pad and caliper body contact surface caliper bolt and tighten it. '99 - 01 models only: Hold
Outer pad shim and outer pad contact surface the caliper pin with a wrench, being careful not to
Outer pad shim and caliper body contact surface damage the pin boot. Install the caliper bolt with
another wrench, and torque the caliper bolt to the
NOTE: Use the pad grease included in the pad set proper specification.
or Molykote M77 grease, and apply a thin coat of
grease evenly to the designated points. CAUTION: Be careful not damage the pin boot
when pivoting the caliper down.
PISTON
Apply Molykote M77 CALIPER BOLT
to both sides of shims. 23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17 Ibf-ft)
PISTON
INNER SHIM B
INNER SHIM A
WEAR INDICATOR
Install inner pad with its
wear indicator downward.
BRAKE PADS
OUTER PAD SHIM 14. Install the brake hose bracket on the trailing arm.
Apply Molykote M77
to both sides of shim.
NOTE: Inspect the brake hose for interference and
twisting.
11. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly.
15. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brakes work, then test-drive.
When reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prevent NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a
loss of braking efficiency. greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake
Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop- pads have been replaced as a set. Several applica-
ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads. tions of the brake pedal will restore the normal
pedal stroke.
NOTE: Install the pad with the wear indicator on
the inside. 16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
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