FRONT BRAKE PAD, BRAKE CALIPER & BRAKE ROTOR (for 3UZ-FE): Disassembly

REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Boot From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT BRAKE PISTON
1. Prepare a wooden plate to hold the pistons.
  
  Fig 2: Preparing Wooden Plate To Hold Pistons
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2. Place the plate between the pistons and insert a pad into one side.
3. Use compressed air to remove the pistons alternately from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using compressed air.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Pistons Alternately From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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REMOVE PISTON SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Piston Seals From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub.
2. Remove the front disc.
  
  Fig 5: Putting Matchmarks On Front Disc And Axle Hub
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