Overview - Single-Piston Brake Excluding 1ZD
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- Brake Caliper
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Do not disconnect the brake hose when replacing a brake pad
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE AND DUAL-PISTON BRAKES
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING, SINGLE AND DUAL-PISTON BRAKES
- Servicing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON BRAKE .
- Bleed Screw
- 11 Nm
- Protective Cap
- Bolt
- Self-locking
- Replace after removing
- 35 Nm
- Dust Protector
- Replace if damaged
- Guide Pin
- Check ease of movement
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Bolt
- 200 Nm
- Banjo Bolt
- Permanent with seals
- Clean any corrosion from the sealing surface on the brake caliper
- If damaged, replace the brake hose
- 35 Nm
- Brake Hose
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle
- Replace if damaged
- Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
- Bracket
- For the brake line/hose
- Brake Line
- 14 Nm
- Springs
- Replace if damaged
- Bracket
- For brake hose and wire
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Brake Shield
- Brake Rotor
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING
- Wear limit specified on the brake rotor
- Always replace on both sides of the axle. Replace the brake pads as well.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Bolt
- 12 Nm
- Brake Carrier
- Brake Pads
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Inner right brake pad with brake pad wear sensor
- Checking the brake pads, wear limit. Refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON BRAKE EXCLUDING 1ZD, DUAL-PISTON BRAKES
- Refer to the graphic below
- Trim
- Only installed depending on the model
- No replacement part
- Clamping Sleeve
- Only installed depending on the model
- No replacement part
Installation position of the brake pads.
Meaning of the letters -arrows- :
| H, Q, BS, CV, BI or EA | = | Left and Right Outer Brake Pad |
| X, O, BT, CW, BJ or EB | = | Left Inner Brake Pad |
| Y, P, BU, CX, BK or BU | = | Right Inner Brake Pad |