95 4x4 Rear brake replacement - Tools??

[marragtop]

I have a 95 4x4 xlt with rear disc. When I was rotating the tires today, I noticed the rear pads are pretty low. The rear pads and parking brake shoes were replaced by a shop about 30-40k ago. I had to pay someone to do it since my wife was on the road with the truck when the rear pads started squealing.

My question... do I need any special tools to do the rear pads? I don't plan on replacing the parking brake pads as I'm sure they are still good. I've done lots of front pads, so I have necessary sockets and channel locks for that. Just need to know if there is anything different about the rears.

thanks.

 

[96eb96]

I have a 95 4x4 xlt with rear disc. When I was rotating the tires today, I noticed the rear pads are pretty low. The rear pads and parking brake shoes were replaced by a shop about 30-40k ago. I had to pay someone to do it since my wife was on the road with the truck when the rear pads started squealing.

My question... do I need any special tools to do the rear pads? I don't plan on replacing the parking brake pads as I'm sure they are still good. I've done lots of front pads, so I have necessary sockets and channel locks for that. Just need to know if there is anything different about the rears.

thanks.

Since the parking brake is a seperate mechanism, there is no need to rotate the piston with special tools. It is similar to the front caliper. You remove the two caliper locating pins (the ones with the rubber boots) and simply replace the pads. It is not necessary to remove the bracket. Be sure to lubricate the pins and inspect the rubber for deterioration. Make sure to use lube specified for brakes and not standard grease. When those pins seize they cause brakes to wear unevenly and stick. Make sure the caliper pins are torqued correctly and use a dab of blue threadlocker to be sure.