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Forte GT Rear brake pads Install Guide

Your Forte GT

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This page covers the US Forte GT.

Fresh pads
Medium$60–$901 hr
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Why do it

Keeps the rear brakes strong.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Undo the 14mm bolts and pull it off.
    Watch this step (Daring Motors, on a Forte) (1:42–4:47)
  2. Clean and grease

    • Clean up and grease the pins.
    Watch this step (7:24–9:52)
  3. Press the piston

    • Compress the piston.
    Watch this step (11:34–13:55)
  4. Fit it all back

    • Fit the pads and torque the bolts.
    Watch this step (14:40–17:08)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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