![This is a rotary brush made just for brake rotors](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26862994.DCP_1778.jpg) This is a rotary brush made just for brake rotors |
![The brush is made by Brush Research and costs about $35](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26862995.DCP_1777.jpg) The brush is made by Brush Research and costs about $35 |
![First I loosend the bolts on the back of the caliper](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863008.DCP_1828.jpg) First I loosend the bolts on the back of the caliper |
![A lift really helps changing the rear brake pads. Here I have the caliper bolts off and the caliper free](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26862996.DCP_1779.jpg) A lift really helps changing the rear brake pads. Here I have the caliper bolts off and the caliper free |
![Here is a look at the two caliper bolts and the pin and pads removed](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26862997.DCP_1782.jpg) Here is a look at the two caliper bolts and the pin and pads removed |
![Then I removed the rear bolts so I could seperate the back half of the caliper](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863012.DCP_1802.jpg) Then I removed the rear bolts so I could seperate the back half of the caliper |
![New OEM pads, from DirectLine](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26862998.DCP_1783.jpg) New OEM pads, from DirectLine |
![My old pads still had some life left, but I decided not to wait any longer. I had about 2mm left on them. The new pads have 6mm](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26862999.DCP_1785.jpg) My old pads still had some life left, but I decided not to wait any longer. I had about 2mm left on them. The new pads have 6mm |
![Here you can see the thickness of the old and new pads.](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863000.DCP_1787.jpg) Here you can see the thickness of the old and new pads. |
![Notice the glaze on the rotor. This is what I want to remove with the brush](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863002.DCP_1789.jpg) Notice the glaze on the rotor. This is what I want to remove with the brush |
![Closer picture of glazed rotor](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863003.DCP_1790.jpg) Closer picture of glazed rotor |
![The brush is used at a low rpm with light pressure, on both sides of the rotor. I did it with the rotor still installed](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863004.DCP_1794.jpg) The brush is used at a low rpm with light pressure, on both sides of the rotor. I did it with the rotor still installed |
![Notice the non-directional pattern afterwards. This is enough to knock off the glaze affect](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863005.DCP_1791.jpg) Notice the non-directional pattern afterwards. This is enough to knock off the glaze affect |
![I cleaned the rotor with denatured alcohol afterwards. Brake cleaner would also work well.](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863006.DCP_1792.jpg) I cleaned the rotor with denatured alcohol afterwards. Brake cleaner would also work well. |
![Next, I cleaned the grit off the pistons with a toothbrush and alcohol so I wouldn't push grit into the bore](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863007.DCP_1796.jpg) Next, I cleaned the grit off the pistons with a toothbrush and alcohol so I wouldn't push grit into the bore |
![Now I can push the pistons back in without contaiminating the seals and cylinders](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863009.DCP_1797.jpg) Now I can push the pistons back in without contaiminating the seals and cylinders |
![A screwdriver handle and firm pressure will push the pistons back into their bores](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863010.DCP_1801.jpg) A screwdriver handle and firm pressure will push the pistons back into their bores |
![You may have to hold the other two while you force the third in, but you should be able to get them all pushed back like this](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863011.DCP_1800.jpg) You may have to hold the other two while you force the third in, but you should be able to get them all pushed back like this |
![You need to remove the backing plate off the old pads and install it on the new ones](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863013.DCP_1803.jpg) You need to remove the backing plate off the old pads and install it on the new ones |
![This is the anti-squel backing plate](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863014.DCP_1804.jpg) This is the anti-squel backing plate |
![It simply pushes onto the new pads](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863015.DCP_1805.jpg) It simply pushes onto the new pads |
![Here is how the new pad will fit into the back half of the caliper when it is installed](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863016.DCP_1807.jpg) Here is how the new pad will fit into the back half of the caliper when it is installed |
![I also like to remove the slider and lube the slides with some grease](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863948.DCP_1809.jpg) I also like to remove the slider and lube the slides with some grease |
![The bracket fits onto this slide so the caliper can float on the rotor and center itself. It needs to be lubed and free to move](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863949.DCP_1810.jpg) The bracket fits onto this slide so the caliper can float on the rotor and center itself. It needs to be lubed and free to move |
![There is a second slide on the bracket itself](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863950.DCP_1811.jpg) There is a second slide on the bracket itself |
![Push the bracket back into place](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863951.DCP_1812.jpg) Push the bracket back into place |
![Be sure to remove any excess grease. You don't want it getting on the rotors or pads](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863952.DCP_1814.jpg) Be sure to remove any excess grease. You don't want it getting on the rotors or pads |
![Next, I reinstall the back half of the caliper](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863017.DCP_1808.jpg) Next, I reinstall the back half of the caliper |
![Tighten the rear bolts back up (see manual for torque specs)](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863947.DCP_1828.jpg) Tighten the rear bolts back up (see manual for torque specs) |
![Notice the O ring on the end of the pin. I put a very tiny dab of silicone grease on it](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863953.DCP_1816.jpg) Notice the O ring on the end of the pin. I put a very tiny dab of silicone grease on it |
![Here is a look at the pin reinstalled with the new pads hanging down.](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863955.DCP_1817.jpg) Here is a look at the pin reinstalled with the new pads hanging down. |
![Next, I pushed the outboard pad into place](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863956.DCP_1818.jpg) Next, I pushed the outboard pad into place |
![You have to push the pad down and into the clip on the right](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863957.DCP_1819.jpg) You have to push the pad down and into the clip on the right |
![Now the other pad is located into the caliper](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863958.DCP_1821.jpg) Now the other pad is located into the caliper |
![It takes some effort, but you MUST get both pads into the retainer clips as shown.](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863959.DCP_1823.jpg) It takes some effort, but you MUST get both pads into the retainer clips as shown. |
![Here is the view from below after the pads are full seated](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863960.DCP_1822.jpg) Here is the view from below after the pads are full seated |
![Reinstall the caliper on the rotor, and torque the bolts to spec](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26864777.DCP_1824.jpg) Reinstall the caliper on the rotor, and torque the bolts to spec |
![Tightening the pin](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863961.DCP_1829.jpg) Tightening the pin |
![Replace rubber plug, before you ride, pump the rear brake pedal to seat the pads on the caliper. Then break the pads in gently](https://a4.pbase.com/u41/fredharmon/medium/26863962.DCP_1832.jpg) Replace rubber plug, before you ride, pump the rear brake pedal to seat the pads on the caliper. Then break the pads in gently |
![Linked Brake Diagram](https://a4.pbase.com/u39/fredharmon/medium/35056165.1GLBR006.jpg) Linked Brake Diagram |
![Linked Brake Diagram 2](https://a4.pbase.com/u15/fredharmon/upload/38787513.Front.jpg) Linked Brake Diagram 2 |
![RearBrakePads 001a.JPG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/150141173.fdNRN33P.jpg) RearBrakePads 001a.JPG |
![RearBrakePads 002a.JPG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/150141175.VP9djzIr.jpg) RearBrakePads 002a.JPG |