Rear Brake Pad: Removal and Installation

Rear Brake Pad: Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the rear wheel and tire.
2) Partially drain brake fluid.
3) Remove caliper sliding pin bolts using power tool.
4) Support the caliper body with a suitable wire to avoid pulling on the rear brake hose.
5) Remove the rear inner and outer brake pads, shims and retainers from the torque member.

Installation
1) Apply Molykote AS-880N grease between the brake pad back plates and shims, then attach the shims to the brake pads.
2) Apply Molykote 7439 grease (A) to the pad retainers as shown





3) Attach pad retainer to torque member, then install brake pad and shim assemblies.





CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is flush with torque member, as shown.

4) Using a suitable tool push piston into caliper body.

CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.

NOTE:
Use a suitable tool to make it easier to push the piston into the caliper body.

5) Install the caliper body.
6) Install the sliding pin bolts and tighten to specification.
7) Check the brakes for drag.
8) Inspect the brake fluid level, then install the master cylinder reservoir cap.
9) Install the rear wheel and tire.