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Rear Brake Pad: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the brake hose bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G05662436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the caliper bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Caliper Bolt
    G05662868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Raise the caliper body and support it.
    NOTE:

    Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper body.

  5. Remove the pads.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Brake Pad
    G05032775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.