Replacing Brake Pads
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From: griffin ga
I replaced mine on my 09. w/abs..front only..havent had to do the rear.. (wouldnt think it would be much different) really simple.. just remove caliper.. remove screan, remove the retaining bolt, press pads out,(expand pistons in caliper) remove the pads,, then install the new pads,, reverse removel... I used some 60 grit sand paper to scuff up the rotor,, only on the pad rubing surface..
Last edited by Eric Moore; Mar 26, 2010 at 02:15 PM.
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As for dealer suggested installation, I believe that applies only when the actual brake lines are disconnected or removed which is not necessary with pad replacement.
As a tip, clean the pistons real well before pushing them back in.
Good luck!
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'09 Rear Break Pad
Started to change out the rear brake pads...didn't get very far into it.
Manual says to remove the caliper...so after remove the retaining clip for the ABS line from the brake line, then removing the 2 caliper bolts...attempted to lift it of the rotor. Moves freely, but with the new wide tire in the rear...the caliper hits the rim before it is clear of the rotor. I could probably compress the pistons to get it off, but after new pads are inserted..it would be very difficult to get back into postions.
I though about loosing the rotor attaching bolts to give the rotor some movement...but with limited access due to exhaust and shocks..decided against that.
Any ideas or techniques that I'm overlooking? Thanks.
Manual says to remove the caliper...so after remove the retaining clip for the ABS line from the brake line, then removing the 2 caliper bolts...attempted to lift it of the rotor. Moves freely, but with the new wide tire in the rear...the caliper hits the rim before it is clear of the rotor. I could probably compress the pistons to get it off, but after new pads are inserted..it would be very difficult to get back into postions.
I though about loosing the rotor attaching bolts to give the rotor some movement...but with limited access due to exhaust and shocks..decided against that.
Any ideas or techniques that I'm overlooking? Thanks.
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From: Denham Springs, La
Started to change out the rear brake pads...didn't get very far into it.
Manual says to remove the caliper...so after remove the retaining clip for the ABS line from the brake line, then removing the 2 caliper bolts...attempted to lift it of the rotor. Moves freely, but with the new wide tire in the rear...the caliper hits the rim before it is clear of the rotor. I could probably compress the pistons to get it off, but after new pads are inserted..it would be very difficult to get back into postions.
I though about loosing the rotor attaching bolts to give the rotor some movement...but with limited access due to exhaust and shocks..decided against that.
Any ideas or techniques that I'm overlooking? Thanks.
Manual says to remove the caliper...so after remove the retaining clip for the ABS line from the brake line, then removing the 2 caliper bolts...attempted to lift it of the rotor. Moves freely, but with the new wide tire in the rear...the caliper hits the rim before it is clear of the rotor. I could probably compress the pistons to get it off, but after new pads are inserted..it would be very difficult to get back into postions.
I though about loosing the rotor attaching bolts to give the rotor some movement...but with limited access due to exhaust and shocks..decided against that.
Any ideas or techniques that I'm overlooking? Thanks.
After you push the pistons back in and install the new pads there is enough room to just rotate the caliper back over the rotor. Easy.
Got that from a forum member when I replaced my rear pads and had the same problem.
Forgot who told me this but thanks again.
PS: It was HDV-GLIDE. Only pull the pin back far enough to release the inside pad.
Last edited by smithbrl; Aug 8, 2010 at 02:42 PM. Reason: PS and spelling