BrakesPage 56B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)MB-248-18REAR BRAKEService LimitsRefer to the table at the end of this sectionNote: Service Limits are listed in a table at the end of thissection.Inspection1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jackstands.2: Remove the front wheels.3: Measure the brake lining (not including the metalbacking plate) of each pad at it’s thinnest point. If any one of the brake pads are equal to or less that theservice limit then all pads should be replaced.4: Measure the rotor thickness in three places. If the rotor thickness is less than the service limit then the rotormust be replaced.5: Measure the rotor runout. If the runout exceeds the service limit, then the rotor must be resurfaced. Afterresurfacing the rotor, measure the rotor thickness. If the rotor thickness is less than the service limit, then therotor must be replaced.6: Lower the vehicle.7: Reconnect the battery, remove the blocks from behind the wheels and test drive.Replace PadsNote: Installing new brake pads will raise the brake fluid level in the master cylinder.1: Thoroughly clean the area around the master cylinder cap.2: Remove fluid from the master cylinder until it is 1/2 full.3: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack stands.4: Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information on removing the tire andwheel assembly.5: Remove the brake body bolts and discard the lock nuts and brake pads.6: Remove the spacer bushings from the mounting bracket and discard.7: Inspect the brake rotor. Refer to Inspect the Service Brake section for information regarding inspecting thebrake rotor.8: Inspect the spacers and replace if any wear or damage is found.9: Install new spacer bushings in the mounting bracket.10: Install new brake pads in reverse order. Torque the brake body per specification at the end of this section.11: Repeat this procedure for the other wheel.12: Install the tire/wheel assembly and lower the vehicle to the ground.13: Fill the master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to Check Master Cylinder Fluid section for informationregarding the correct master cylinder fluid level.14: Reconnect the battery, remove the blocks from behind the wheels and test drive.WARNINGThis section is one section of a complete servicemanual. Before starting any procedure, read allwarnings and instructions that are located in theService Guidelines chapter.