Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Rear
Rear Brake Pad
REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Loosen the wheel nuts.
3) Jack-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheel.
4) Remove the lower caliper bolt.
5) Raise the caliper body upward and support it.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake hose from caliper body.
6) Remove the pad.
NOTE: If the brake pad is difficult to remove, use the same procedure as for front disc brake pad.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) to the frictional portion between pad and pad clip.
2) Install the pad on support.
3) Install the caliper body on support.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: If it is difficult to push the piston during pad replacement, loosen air bleeder to facilitate work.