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Specifications

Front Disc Brake
Brake pad
Minimum thickness	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Maximum thickness variation (pad-to-pad)	2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
Maximum taper wear (in any direction)	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Rear Disc Brake
Brake pad
Minimum thickness	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Maximum thickness variation (pad-to-pad)	2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
Maximum taper wear (in any direction)	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)

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Brake Pads, Front - Hybrid

Material

Item​	Specification​
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A	ESE-M1C171-A​

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to overflow from the master cylinder reservoir. Brake fluid may damage the high-voltage components.

NOTE: The rear brake pads will wear at approximately twice the rate of the front brake pads.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
   
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2. NOTE: These steps must be followed to prevent the accumulator from charging and pressurizing the brake system.
   
   Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
   
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3. Remove the battery junction box (BJB) fuses 24 (50A) and 31 (50A).
   
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4. Remove the brake caliper clip.
   
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5. Remove the 2 brake caliper dust boot caps.
   
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6. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)[/*]
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7. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the brake caliper jounce hose.
   
   Remove the brake caliper and support the brake caliper to the vehicle.
   
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8. Remove the inboard brake pad from the brake caliper.
   
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9. Remove the outboard brake pad from the brake caliper anchor plate.
   
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10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.[/*]

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Brake Pads, Rear - Hybrid

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to overflow from the master cylinder reservoir. Brake fluid may damage the high-voltage components.

NOTE: The rear brake pads will wear at approximately twice the rate of the front brake pads.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
   
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2. NOTE: These steps must be followed to prevent the accumulator from charging and pressurizing the brake system.
   
   Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
   • Remove the battery junction box (BJB) fuses 24 (50A) and 31 (50A).[/*]
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3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)[/*]
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4. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the brake caliper jounce hose.
   
   Remove the brake caliper and secure the brake caliper to the vehicle.
   
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5. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads from the brake caliper.
   
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6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.[/*]

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Parts​	OEM Part​	Price (Q1 2009)​
Front pads	6L8Z-2001-A	77.73​
Rear pads	6L8Z-2200-B	76.45​
Replace​	Skill Level​	Mfg. Warr.​	Std.​
Front pads	B​	0.6​	0.8​
Rear pads	B​	0.6​	0.8​
Both Front and Rear
With rear drum brakes	B​	1.2​	1.6​
With rear disc brakes	B​	1.0​	1.3​
NOTE
To R&R parking brake cable, add
Right side	B​	0.0​	0.3​
Left side	B​	0.0​	0.4​
Both sides	B​	0.0​	0.5​
To R&R rotor, add
Front
One side	B​	0.2​	0.2​
Both sides	B​	0.3​	0.4​
Rear
One side	B​	0.2​	0.2​
Both sides	B​	0.4​	0.4​
To R&R caliper, add
Each	B​	0.0​	0.2​
To overhaul calipers, add
Each	B​	0.0​	0.3​
To R&R brake hose, add
Each	B​	0.0​	0.1​
To adjust parking brake, add	B​	0.0​	0.1​
To reface rotor, add
Each	B​	0.4​	0.4​