OEM 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder Brake Pad Set

2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear Brake Pad Set on 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: Starting the rear brake pads replacement process begins by removing the rear wheel while keeping the disc fastened with hub nuts. The inspection hole of the caliper lets you check pad lining thickness so you must replace the pads when they reach 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) below the minimum length. The parking brake cable removal process begins with unclipping the cable while simultaneously extracting the cable pin and rotating the parking brake crank before disconnection. The bolt should be removed to disconnect the flexible hose from the shock absorber. Wedge the caliper by taking out the installation bolt on its bottom side yet maintain the flexible hose connection to the caliper and hang it safely. Take out the two pads together with four anti-squeal shims before removing the four pad support plates for reuse only when they are free of rust, dirt, have no signs of wear and no deformation or cracks. The disc thickness requires inspection before installing the four pad support plates but make sure these plates do not get mistaken for the wrong order. Take new pads to specification then replace the anti-squeal shims at the same time; spread disc brake grease across both sides of every inner anti-squeal shim before installing two outer shims and two inner shims followed by the outside pad with the wear indicator plate facing up and the inside pad. The Special Service Tool: 09719-14020 (09719-00020) should be used to turn the piston clockwise at a slow pace until it becomes free. This movement should align the cylinder protrusion with the piston stopper groove while pads should be replaced one wheel at a time to avoid the opposite piston escaping. Position the pad protrusion through the piston stopper groove before securing the caliper but avoid damaging the dust boot and flexible hose. After this secure the installation bolt with 20 Nm torque (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.). The flexible hose should connect to the shock absorber before installing the bolt at 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). Reestablish the parking brake cable but start by installing the clip followed by the pin as you operate the parking brake crank. Finish by mounting the rear wheel at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). After the installation of new brake fluid you should check that the fluid reaches the highest mark on the fluid reservoir.