Rear Dis
c Brake - Brake PadsVehicl
es With: High Performance Brakes
Re
moval and Installation
Remov
al
1.
W
ARNING: BRAKE DUST, IF INHALED CAN DAMAGE
YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS REMOVE BRAKE DUST USING A VACUUM
BRUSH. DO NOT USE A COMPRE SSED-AIR LINE TO DISPERSE
BRAKE DUST INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking
devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These
devices restrict the number of ti mes a nut or bolt can be used.
For additional information, refer to: General Service Information
(10
0-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
The High performance brake caliper is aligned to the brake
disc when it is first installed to the vehicle, therefore, care must
be taken not to disturb this alignment. When removing the
caliper; remove the bolts that se cure the anchor bracket to the
vertical link only. DO NOT loosen any other caliper bolts.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers
to fenders.
2. R
aise rear of vehicle an
d support on stands.
For additional information, refer to: Using the Workshop Jack
(10
0-02 Jacking and Lifting, General Procedures).
3. Remove rear wheels.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire
(20
4-04
Wheels and Tires, Remo val and Installation).
4. CAUTI
ON: Remove brake flui
d spillage immediately from
paint work, with clean water.
Loosen brake fluid reservoir-cap.
Position a cloth around the
reservoir to collect any fluid
spillage.
5. Remove brake
pads from caliper.
1. Withdraw pins from caliper.
2. Remove anti-rattle spring.
3. Discard brake pads.
