Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement for Chevrolet Epica 2009

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution in the Preface section.





Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Note: Caliper removal is not necessary to service the brake pads.

3. Remove the lower caliper guide pin bolt.



4. Pivot the caliper upward.
5. Remove the brake shoes.

1. Measure the minimum brake shoe lining thickness. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection.
2. Install the brake shoes into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if needed.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.





Note: Avoid damaging the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.

4. Pivot the caliper downward and install the bolt and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).
5. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.