How Do You Change Rear Disk Brake Pads?
Although rear disc brakes only provide 25% braking capacity for a vehicle, the pads are smaller and thinner than front disc brake pads. Rear disc brakes can provide more consistent braking power to a vehicle than rear drum brakes, most often require less maintenance (concerning constant cleaning and adjusting) than rear drum brakes, and are easier to replace than rear drum brakes. Different makes and models use different types of calipers. To ensure you’re removing the calipers correctly to replace the pads, always refer to a repair manual for the specific vehicle you’re working on. Lift the rear of the vehicle or the entire vehicle and remove the rear hub caps, lug nuts (using the impact gun and a socket), and wheels. Locate the caliper bolts and remove the with a hand ratchet and a socket. Some imports may have a pivoting caliper, meaning the only the lower caliper bolt is removed and the caliper pivots on the upper bolt and slides off. Refer to the repair manual for the specific veh
