- 10mm wrench
- C-clamp
- Flathead screwdriver
- Brake fluid
1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine.
2. Chock the wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
3. Jack up the rear of the car and place jack stands under the frame.
4. Locate the brake caliper on the rear wheel. It is the metal housing that contains the brake pads and piston.
5. Use the 10mm wrench to loosen the two bolts that hold the caliper in place. Do not remove the bolts completely.
6. Use the C-clamp to compress the brake caliper piston. Place the C-clamp on the caliper housing and tighten the screw until the piston is fully compressed.
7. Use the flathead screwdriver to pry the dust boot off of the caliper piston.
8. Use a rag to clean the piston and the inside of the caliper housing.
9. Apply a thin coat of brake fluid to the piston and the inside of the caliper housing.
10. Reinstall the dust boot and the caliper.
11. Tighten the caliper bolts until they are snug.
12. Lower the car and remove the jack stands.
13. Test the brakes to make sure they are working properly.
