RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
CAUTION
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
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Avoid breathing dust particles.
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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
Inspection
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Check the thickness of the inner brake pad (A) and outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the rear brake pads as a set.
5. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
Replacement
1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
4. Remove the rear wheels.
5. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts (A) while holding the caliper pins (B) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and
remove the caliper (C). Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration. Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and
dirt from entering inside. Support the caliper with a piece of wire so it does not hang from the brake hose.
