Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
- Remove rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
- Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket (2).
- Remove the disc brake pads (1) from the caliper mounting bracket (2).
- Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware (3) for the following:
| • | Missing mounting hardware. |
| • | Bent pad retainer spring. |
| • | Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket. |
| • | Looseness at the disc brake pads. |
| • | Excessive contaminants in the brake caliper mounting bracket surface and threads. |
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
- Install rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
