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How do you change rear pads on transporter T5?

Step 1: Gather the necessary tools and parts.

* New brake pads

* Brake caliper grease

* C-clamp or brake caliper tool

* Socket wrench set

* Flathead screwdriver

* Wire brush

Step 2: Prepare your vehicle.

* Park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

* Chock the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.

* Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.

* Remove the wheels from the rear axle.

Step 3: Remove the brake caliper.

* Use a socket wrench to loosen the two bolts that hold the brake caliper in place.

* Remove the bolts and lift the brake caliper off the rotor.

* Slide the caliper out of the way and hang it from the frame with a piece of wire.

Step 4: Remove the old brake pads.

* Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the old brake pads out of the caliper.

* Be careful not to damage the caliper or the rotor.

Step 5: Clean the caliper and rotor.

* Use a wire brush to clean the caliper and the rotor.

* Remove any dirt, debris, or old grease.

Step 6: Apply brake caliper grease.

* Apply a thin coat of brake caliper grease to the back of the new brake pads.

* This will help to prevent the pads from squealing.

Step 7: Install the new brake pads.

* Slide the new brake pads into the caliper.

* Make sure that the pads are seated properly.

Step 8: Reinstall the brake caliper.

* Slide the brake caliper back over the rotor.

* Install the two bolts that hold the caliper in place.

* Tighten the bolts until they are snug.

Step 9: Reinstall the wheels.

* Reinstall the wheels onto the rear axle.

* Tighten the lug nuts until they are snug.

Step 10: Lower the vehicle.

* Lower the vehicle from the jack stands.

* Remove the chocks from the front wheels.

Step 11: Test the brakes.

* Pump the brake pedal several times to firm up the brakes.

* Take the vehicle for a test drive to make sure that the brakes are working properly.