2014 RT rear brake pad replacement

[JayBros]

Question: when was the brake fluid last changed; are you doing it every two years as recommended in the schedule of service?

If you aren't due for a brake fluid change, you're fine for changing the pads. Buy EBC fully sintered pads from Bajaron along with his tool for retracting the rear piston, Post #18, a can of brake cleaner and a small bottle of fresh DOT 4 brake fluid. Read Ron's instructions in detail and follow them for the best results. Watch a couple of Youtube videos of a dude changing the front and rear pads on his F3, and have a six pack for you and your friend when the job's done. Don't let calipers hang by the brake fluid lines when you remove them from their mounting tabs. If you remove the rear wheel ABS speed sensor cable be certain to note the location of any shims and reinstall them in the same place. I clean the calipers and the rotors and mounting bolts with brake cleaner and a wire brush as necessary and use blue Loctite on the caliper bolts. Once you have replaced all the pads, pump the brake pedal several times to properly seat the pads BEFORE you turn on the ignition and then check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir to ensure it's full. Bed the pads in according to Ron's instructions and you're all set.

 

[thereverend]

https://youtu.be/fVA8Uz2zzK4
2014 RT Brake Pad install

 

[JayBros]

The job is a good bit easier if you raise the rear wheel on some blocks as opposed to working within ground clearance.

 

[Markinwi]

Question: when was the brake fluid last changed; are you doing it every two years as recommended in the schedule of service?

If you aren't due for a brake fluid change, you're fine for changing the pads. Buy EBC fully sintered pads from Bajaron along with his tool for retracting the rear piston, Post #18, a can of brake cleaner and a small bottle of fresh DOT 4 brake fluid. Read Ron's instructions in detail and follow them for the best results. Watch a couple of Youtube videos of a dude changing the front and rear pads on his F3, and have a six pack for you and your friend when the job's done. Don't let calipers hang by the brake fluid lines when you remove them from their mounting tabs. If you remove the rear wheel ABS speed sensor cable be certain to note the location of any shims and reinstall them in the same place. I clean the calipers and the rotors and mounting bolts with brake cleaner and a wire brush as necessary and use blue Loctite on the caliper bolts. Once you have replaced all the pads, pump the brake pedal several times to properly seat the pads BEFORE you turn on the ignition and then check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir to ensure it's full. Bed the pads in according to Ron's instructions and you're all set.

The fluid was changed last year on dealers recommendation. It sounds like this shouldn't be too tough. Neighbor said he'd help. So now I'll look into ordering everything.