Subaru 2004 LEGACY, Service Manual

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BR-25
BRAKE
Rear Brake Pad
5. Rear Brake Pad
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the caliper bolt.
3) Raise the caliper body and support it.
NOTE:
Do not disconnect the brake hose from caliper
body.
4) Remove the pad.
NOTE:
If the brake pad is difficult to remove, use the same
procedure as for front disc brake pad.
<Ref. to BR-16, REMOVAL, Front Brake Pad.>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 to the pad
clip.
2) Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No.
K0777YA010) to the frictional portion between pad
and shim.
3) Install the pad on support.
4) Install the caliper body on support.
Tightening torque:
Solid disc brake model
27 N
⋅
m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Ventilated disc brake model
37 N
⋅
m (3.7 kgf-m, 27.2 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Check the pad thickness A.
NOTE:
• Always replace the pads for both right and left
wheels at the same time.
• Also replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
• A wear indicator is provided on the inner disc
brake pad. If the pad wears down to such an extent
that the end of wear indicator contacts disc rotor, a
squeaking sound is produced as the wheel rotates.
If this sound is heard, replace the pad.
• Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.
BR-00344
BR-00032
BR-00345
Type of disc rotor Solid Ventilated
Pad thickness
mm (in)
Standard
value
9.0 (0.35) 9.0 (0.35)
Wear limit 1.5 (0.059) 1.5 (0.059)
A
BR-00016