Rear Brake Pad: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support.

Before installation, check the brake pad. Refer to , INSPECTION , Rear Brake Pad.
Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 And Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit between the outer pad and shim.

Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N And Grease Contained In Pad Kit Between Outer Pad And Shim
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the inner pad inner shim.

Fig 3: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N And Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Both Surfaces Of Inner Pad Inner Shim
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Install the brake pad to the support.
Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:

Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels.