The rear disc brake system consists of a solid rear disc brake rotor (5) and a single-piston rear disc brake caliper. The rear brake pads and linings are held in position between the rear disc brake caliper and the rear disc brake rotor by two guides, two shims, and an M-spring. It is not necessary to remove the rear disc brake caliper completely to replace the rear brake pads and linings; the rear brake pads and linings can be removed simply by pivoting the rear disc brake caliper on its rear disc support bracket.
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Rear brakes – disc brake, servicing Rear brake – Girling disc brake for vehicles with Front and All-Wheel Drive, servicing Axle beam Hex socket head bolt, 10 Nm Wheel speed sensor For vehicles with ABS only Insert with solid lubricant G 000 650 Bracket for brake hose Hex socket head bolt, 65 Nm Hex bolt, self-locking, 35 Nm Replace When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin Guide pins Protective cap Brake pad securing spring Always replace when pads are replaced
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For rear disc pad removal and installation, DO NOT disconnect brake hose from caliper (wire aside). Replace all pads on an axle if wear indicator on any pad contacts rotor or if pad is worn to within .03″ (.8 mm) of pad backing.
Removal (”A”, “B”, “C”, “K” & “U” Series)
1. Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Using “C” clamp, compress caliper piston until it bottoms out in its bore.
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Designed to compliment Wilwood’s Subaru Impreza WRX front big brake kit, this new generation Rear Disc Brake Kit provides outstanding holding power with an uncluttered look that is easy to install*
Every Subaru Impreza WRX Pro Series rear brake kit gets the powerful clamping force from a pair of billet four-piston Dynalite calipers. Calipers come in black anodized finish with engraved Wilwood logo. The latest edition of the billet Dynalite features stainless steel anti-rattle plates for quiet running and longer wear in the caliper bridges.
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Front brakes – brake caliper Girling, servicing After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position. When siphoning brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth! Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm. Brake disc, not bled Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle
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This kit is designed to work with 15” or larger wheels.
Instructions:
1. Disconnect the rear hard lines on the rear axle from the wheel cylinders.
2. Disconnect the rear brake hose from the hard lines on the axle.
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The installation of the StopTech 350Z Rear Brake Upgrade requires extensive trimming of the splash guard/dust shield and filing or grinding of one of the caliper mounting lugs. The use of a powered cutoff wheel is likely necessary to trim the splash guard.
Only a qualified and experienced technician should perform this part of the installation as the use of power tools can cause serious injury if proper safety precautions are not taken. If you are unsure in your ability to make these modifications, please seek the help of a qualified technician.
Hand Brake Limitation
The emergency/parking brake can not be used as an active braking device such as hand brake turns or drifting competition. The aluminum hat portion that acts as the brake drum will hold the car in any parking situation and work for a single emergency stop, but will not stand up to use as a supplement to regular braking.
STEP 1 – Raise Vehicle and remove wheels. Apply Parking brake and block front wheels. Break loose the lug nuts on both rear wheels before jacking up the car. Refer to the Owners Manual for correct location for jacking up the vehicle. Jack up the vehicle and secure on a pair of jack stands. Never leave any vehicle supported with only a jack – always use jack-stands. After securing the vehicle at a convenient height, remove the rear wheels.
Note: If you remove the bottom lug nut last while holding the bottom of the tire, it will lessen the chances of the wheel tilting on it’s own and make removal easier. Right rear corner with wheel removed.
STEP 2 – Disconnect Stock Brake Line
WARNING – Brake fluid will damage most painted surfaces. Immediately clean spilled brake fluid from any painted surfaces.
NOTE – Be sure the cap is securely installed on the master cylinder. If the cap is loose or removed, it is likely more fluid will drip.
Place a drip tray or several rags directly below the inboard brake line connection. If the area around the brake line connection to the chassis and strut is dirty, clean with brake cleaner or appropriate cleaning agent.

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Subject: Noise Coming From Instrument Panel Cluster (Replace Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)) Attention: Appropriate repair is based on vehicle build date. Use GMVIS to determine the vehicle build date. This bulletin is being revised to add model years and provide important repair information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-49-015 (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).
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Wilwood components comprise the elements of the broadest coverage line of bolt-on disc brake kits available. Bolt-on brake kits consist of specially engineered and matched groups of components designed to provide superior brake system performance and custom appeal over a wide range of applications. Most kits are easily installed with the common hand tools used to perform routine brake service. A few kits do require some modifications to the spindle or axle to complete Read the rest of this entry »

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The Ford Explorer’s brake system is a relatively robust and trouble-free system. But, that doesn’t mean something can’t go wrong. The Ford Explorer is one of the most common vehicles on our roads. The system is a product of what Ford learned in the late 1990s about brake systems and what it means to customer satisfaction. It is a relatively robust and trouble-free system. But, it does not mean something cannot go wrong. The Explorer’s brake system has large enough rotors and pad surface to safely bring the vehicle to a stop and the rotors can last at least the first two brake jobs depending on the driver. The calipers can last more than 100,000 miles before they might require replacement.
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