TL V6-3.2L (2004)
Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection
Rear
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. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Check the thickness of the inner brake pad (A) and outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard: 8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.33 - 0.37 inch)
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inch)
3. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the rear brake pads as a set.
Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Remove the brake hose (A) from the suspension arm by removing the mounting bolt.
4. Remove the caliper bolts (B) while holding the caliper pins (C) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper
(D). 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.
