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FRONT BRAKE PAD, BRAKE CALIPER & BRAKE ROTOR (for 3GR-FSE): Disassembly

  1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT 
    1. Remove the 2 brake pads with anti-squeal shims.
  2. REMOVE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT 
    1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and the 2 pad wear indicator plates from each pad.
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT NO.1 PLATE 
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT NO.2 PLATE 
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the cylinder slide pin from the cylinder mounting LH.
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder slide bush from the cylinder slide pin.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER NO.2 SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the cylinder slide pin No.2 from the cylinder mounting LH.
  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting LH.
    2. Remove the 2 caliper plates No.1 from the cylinder mounting LH.
  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Secure the cylinder mounting LH in a vise.
    2. Using a screwdriver and a plastic hammer, remove the 2 bush dust boots.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bush Dust Boots
      G04025359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring or cylinder boot.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring Or Cylinder Boot
      G04025360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a shop rag or piece of cloth between the piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
      NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.
      Fig 3: Placing Shop Rag Between Piston And Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
      G04025361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Identifying Piston Seal From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
      G04025362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
  15. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
    2. Remove the front disc.
      Fig 5: Identifying Front Disc
      G04025363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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