Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Front Brakes 1ZF: Removing

Label the Brake Pads When Removing If They Are Going to Be Used Again. Install in the Same Position, Otherwise the Braking Effect Will Be Uneven.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the caps.

-- Remove both guide pins -arrows- from the brake caliper.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper Guide Pins

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-- Remove the brake caliper and secure it with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

-- Remove brake pads from brake caliper.

-- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces for the brake pads on the brake carrier; remove any corrosion.

-- Clean the brake caliper.