🔧 Rear Brake Pads - Replacement

The rear pads on your Stinger are replaced by removing the rear caliper, sliding out the old pads, and installing the new set with fresh hardware if needed. If your car is equipped with an electronic parking brake, the rear calipers must be put into service mode before the pads come out.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Use jack stands. Never rely on a floor jack alone.
• Put the rear brake system in EPB service mode before compressing the caliper pistons. The EPB is the electric parking brake.
• Do not press the brake pedal with a caliper removed.
• Brake parts and wheels can be hot after driving.
• If the pads are worn unevenly, inspect the rotor and caliper slide pins before reassembly.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm lug wrench
• 14mm socket
• Ratchet
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench
• Brake caliper piston compression tool (specialty)
• Trim tool
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner
• Shop rags
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Scan tool with EPB service function (specialty)

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Rear brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1 can
• Brake grease - Qty: 1 tube

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground.
• Set the transmission in Park.
• Chock the front wheels.
• Release the parking brake only after the rear system is placed in service mode.
• If the rear brake wear warning is on, plan to inspect the rotor and caliper slides too.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the rear brakes in service mode

• Use the scan tool with EPB service function to retract the rear calipers into service mode.
• Wait for the tool to confirm service mode is active.
• Do not skip this step.

Step 2: Raise and secure the vehicle

• Use the floor jack to lift the rear of the car at the proper jacking point.
• Set the car onto jack stands.
• Remove both rear wheels with the 21mm lug wrench.

Step 3: Remove the rear caliper

• Use the 14mm socket and ratchet to remove the rear caliper slide bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket carefully.
• Hang the caliper with a support strap or rest it safely without stressing the hose.
• Torque on reassembly: 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) for the caliper slide bolts.

Step 4: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Slide the old pads out of the bracket.
• Remove the pad clips and any worn hardware.
• Use the wire brush and brake cleaner to clean the pad contact points.
• Clean metal moves better.

Step 5: Service the caliper and bracket

• Inspect the slide pins for smooth movement.
• If needed, clean and relube the slide pins with brake grease.
• Make sure the caliper piston is fully retracted before installing the new pads.
• Use the brake caliper piston compression tool to push the piston back in if needed.

Step 6: Install the new pads

• Install the new pad hardware into the bracket.
• Apply a thin layer of brake grease to the pad ears and contact points only.
• Install the new rear pads in the same position as the old ones.
• Make sure the friction material faces the rotor.

Step 7: Reinstall the caliper

• Set the caliper back over the new pads.
• Install the slide bolts using the 14mm socket and ratchet.
• Torque to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).
• Spin the rotor by hand to confirm it turns freely.

Step 8: Reinstall the wheels

• Install the rear wheels and snug the lug nuts by hand.
• Lower the vehicle with the floor jack.
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs).

Step 9: Exit EPB service mode

• Use the scan tool with EPB service function to close service mode.
• Follow the scan tool prompts until normal parking brake operation is restored.

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✅ After Repair

• Press the brake pedal several times before moving the car.
• Verify the parking brake works normally.
• Check for brake warning lights.
• Test drive at low speed and confirm the brakes feel normal.
• Listen for rubbing or clicking from the rear brakes.
• If the pedal feels soft, recheck the caliper installation and pad seating.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $250-$450 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $60-$140 (parts only)

You Save: $190-$310 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-2.5 hours.

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