Originally Posted by My XF
Now, I need to do the rear brakes. I am wondering if you happened to have some how-to advise on this somewhere.
the rear pads are extremely easy to replace. the caliper doesn't even need to be removed.
BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (REAR)
Tools Required:
flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
17 mm socket w/ extension (for easy of removing lug bolts)
floor jack
torque wrench
Steps to follow:
1.) Use a floor jack and tools to loosen lug nuts. (suggestion: use electrical tape around exterior lug wrench bore for added protection from scratches to your rims)
2.) Use a floor jack to lift vehicle so the tire is 2" off the ground.
3.) Remove loosened lug nuts with 17 mm socket and extension. (use electrical tape on this socket as well)
4.) Use flat screw driver to push piston clip to compressed position. Place screw driver in the back side of caliper between rotor and inboard pad. Twist screw driver against pad and rotor to move piston.
5.) Compress rear clip on back of caliper to remove pin (secures pads). The pin will tap out with a hammer once pressure is relieved.
6.) Brake pads can be removed from backside of caliper (they just slide out).
7.) Install new pads.
8.) Re-install clip.
9.) Re-install pin.
9.) Re-install wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. Then tighten securely with lug wrench. Lower vehicle with floor jack and retighten lug nuts when vehicle is on the pavement. Torque lugs to 81 ft lbs.
10.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.