Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brakes Page 18
9. Remove the tire/wheel assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information on removing
the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Release the park brake (wheel brake only).
11. Remove the brake body bolts and discard the lock nuts and brake pads.
12. Remove the spacer bushings from the mounting
bracket and discard.
13. Inspect the brake rotor. Refer to Inspect the
Service Brake section for information regarding
inspecting the brake rotor.
14. Inspect the spacers and replace if any wear or
damage is found.
15. Install new spacer bushings in the mounting bracket.
16. Back off the parking brake adjustment (wheel park
brake only).
17. Install new brake pads in reverse order. Torque the mounting bolts to 11 ft-lbs.
18. Repeat this procedure for the other wheel.
19. Install the tire/wheel assembly and lower the vehicle to the ground.
20. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to Check Master Cylinder Fluid section for
information regarding the correct master cylinder fluid level.
21. Adjust the parking brake (wheel park brake only). Refer to Adjust the Parking Brake section.
22. Set the park brake.
23. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
24. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
25. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Rear Drum Brakes, B 2-00
NOTE: It is recommended that both the left and right brake pads be replaced
as a set.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
6. Release the park brake.
7. Raise the rear wheels off of the ground and support with jack stands.
8. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information on
removing the wheel.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.