Brake pads - rear

BRAKE PADS - REAR

Service repair no - 70.40.03

Remove

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Release handbrake lever.
3. Remove road wheel(s).

4. Remove guide pin bolts from caliper.
5. Release caliper body from carrier.
6. Tie caliper aside.

CAUTION: Do not allow weight of caliper to hang on hose, as damage may occur to hose.

7. Remove brake pads from carrier.

CAUTION: Do not operate handbrake with brake pads removed.

Refit

WARNING: Always fit the correct grade and specification of brake pads, and renew in axle set. Braking efficiency may otherwise be impaired.

1. Remove old shims from caliper.
2. Fit NEW shims to replacement pads.
3. Clean area around fluid reservoir cap.
4. Remove cap from brake reservoir and position cloth to catch spillage.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to contact paint finished surfaces as paint may be damaged. If spilled, remove fluid and clean area with warm water.

5. Screw piston into caliper using 18G 1596 ensuring piston is fully retracted.
6. Clean components using methylated spirit or denatured alcohol. Do not use any petroleum based fluids.
7. Fit NEW pads to caliper carrier.
8. Untie caliper body and position to carrier.
9. Fit guide pin bolts and tighten to 45 Nm .
10. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
11. Top-up brake fluid to ’MAX’ mark. See MAINTENANCE.
12. Operate brake pedal several times to adjust brake pads and the handbrake linkage.

CAUTION: Do not apply the handbrake before the brake pads have been adjusted or incorrect brake operation will result.

13. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.