Rear brake pad replacement

With all the focus on the front brake problems, I just about overlooked the rears. They started squealing over the last two-three weeks and I finally took a look at them this week.

At 41000 miles they are worn to minimums. The inboard driver's side pad was the only one to have a small piece that looked like it crumbled off the side.

I ordered replacement pads (Autozone $30) and swapped them out this morning. It's a pretty easy job, but a couple of observations to pass along:

- Jacking up the rear of the truck requires much greater extension of the factory jack than the front. Make sure you have a good, wide-based jack stand for safety. I also put a chalk behind the front tire to keep the truck from rocking back.
- To compress the caliper piston you'll need a clamp or vise.
- Expect that you'll have to pull out a small amount of brake fluid from the master cylinder when you're done. Mine was just over the max line after I put the new pads in.

All new front brakes and new rear pads - I'm hoping this takes me to 100k without problems.