MAINTENANCE: REAR DISC BRAKE PAD: INSTALLATION; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021

NOTICE:

Immediately after installing the brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.
After replacing the rear disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the rear disc brake pads and rear disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.
After replacing the rear disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.
When removing or installing the front disc brake cylinder assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTC C140000 and/or C140A00 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear any DTCs after performing this procedure. (w/o vacuum brake booster)
While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected. (w/o vacuum brake booster)

PROCEDURE

NOTICE:

When replacing worn rear disc brake pads, the rear disc brake anti-squeal shims and rear disc brake pad wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the rear disc brake pads.
Install each rear disc brake pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
Install the rear disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.
Do not apply lubricants to the lining surface of the rear disc brake pad.

(b) Apply brake shim grease (Part No. 08887-80409) to the inner side of the rear disc brake anti-squeal shim as shown in the illustration.

(d) Install the rear No. 2 disc brake anti-squeal shim to the rear disc brake pad (inside and outside).

(e) Install the rear disc brake anti-squeal shim to the rear disc brake pad (outside).

Install the rear disc brake anti-squeal shim so that its claws are toward the outside of the vehicle.

(f) Install a new rear disc brake pad wear indicator plate to each rear disc brake pad.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to get pinched by the rear disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when installing the rear disc brake pads.
After lifting up the rear disc brake cylinder assembly, secure it in place before performing any work on it.
The rear disc brake cylinder assembly could fall, pinching hands or fingers and causing injury.

NOTICE:

Make sure the brake fluid does not overflow from the reservoir.
Do not forcibly push in the rear disc brake piston.

(b) Install the 2 rear disc brake pads to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

NOTICE:

Keep the friction surfaces of the rear disc brake pads and rear disc free from oil and grease.
Install the rear disc brake pad so that the rear disc brake pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the lower side of the vehicle.

If the rear disc brake pad has an identification mark, be sure to confirm the installation location.

(c) Hold the rear No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting with a new bolt.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE