How to Replace the Rear Brake Pads of an Atenza?

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Erin
07/30/25 6:52am
The method for replacing the rear brake pads of an Atenza is as follows: 1. Remove the wheel and take off the dust cover. 2. Remove the brake caliper fixing bolts and take off the brake caliper. 3. Use a flat-head screwdriver to apply force to the brake caliper, allowing the brake cylinder piston to automatically retract, then remove the brake pads. 4. Alternatively, use a piston adjustment tool to retract the brake cylinder piston, remove the old brake pads, and insert new ones. Additional information about brake pads: 1. In a car's braking system, the brake pads are the most critical safety components, as they play a decisive role in the effectiveness of all braking. 2. Brake pads are generally composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat insulation layer, and a friction block. The steel plate is coated to prevent rust, and the coating process is monitored using an SMT-4 furnace temperature tracking device to ensure the temperature distribution during coating meets quality standards.
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