Bearing Bushing And Guide Pin, Replacing, Single-Piston Brake 1ZD

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Install the repair kit if the bearing bushings or guide pins are damaged.

Removing

-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON BRAKE 1ZD .

-- Pull the guide pin -1- outward from the bearing bushing (example illustration).

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-- Pull the bearing bushing -2- out of the brake caliper.

-- Insert the bearing bushing into the brake caliper.

The bearing bushing must be seated in the center of the brake caliper.

-- Slightly coat the guide pin with grease.

-- Push the guide pin into the bearing bushing.

-- Check the movement of both guide pins.

Both guide pins must be able to slide.

-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON BRAKE 1ZD .