GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2009 🢒 Viva 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Disc Brakes 🢒 Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1290036 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

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

  3. Remove the lower caliper guide pin bolt.

    4. Object Number: 1290039 Size: SH
  4. Pivot the caliper upward.
  5. Remove the brake pads.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1290039 Size: SH
  1. Measure the minimum brake pad thickness. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection.
  2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
  3. Push the piston inward, if necessary.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290036 Size: SH

    Note: Avoid damaging the piston seal while pivoting the caliper housing downward.

  4. Pivot the caliper housing downward and install the bolt and tighten to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
  5. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Lower the vehicle.