OK, I just checked the rear pads again by looking at them closely, and it appears that Akebono's have the metal shins already installed. Now, if someone could let me know if I have to bleed all 4 brakes if I only opened the rears to install the new rear calipers, I would greatly appreciate it.
I happened to have a set of front Akebono's on hand, and the fronts already have the outer shims installed.
I expect that the bleed screws on the front are all rusted out, so may have to put rotors, pads, and calipers on the front also, if I have to bleed all 4 brakes when just installing the rear. If there is anyone out there today, March 5, 2019 to let me know, I would really appreciate it. And thanks again!
2013 Odyssey EX-L with 44,000 miles. I think the car originated in Rhode Island and everything is rusted pretty bad....The "stealer" told me the rears had 2mm left and the fronts have 8mm, but the fronts pulsate when braking, FYI.