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

INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
1. Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.
  Standard thickness:
  
  12.5 mm (0.492 in.)
  
  Minimum thickness:
  
  1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
  
  If the pad lining thickness is less than the minimum, replace the pad.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Pad Lining Thickness
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Be sure to check wear of the front disc after replacing the brake pad with a new one.
INSPECT DISC THICKNESS
1. Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness.
  Standard thickness:
  
  30.0 mm (1.181 in.)
  
  Minimum thickness :
  
  27.0 mm (1.063 in.)
  
  If the disc thickness is minimum or less, replace the disc.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Disc Thickness
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INSPECT BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON
1. Check the cylinder bore and piston for rust or scoring.
  If necessary replace the disc brake cylinder assembly.
INSPECT DISC RUNOUT
1. Tighten the disc with the 3 hub nuts.
  SST 09330-00021
  
  HINT:
  
  Use SST (09330-00021) to hold the disc during measurement.
  
  Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Tightening Disc With Hub Nuts
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2. Using a dial indicator, measure the disc runout 10 mm inside (0.39 in.) the outer edge of the disc.
  Maximum disc runout:
  
  0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Disc Runout 10 mm Inside (0.39 in.) Outer Edge Of Disc
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. If the runout exceeds the maximum value, change the installation positions of the disc and axle so that the runout will become minimal. If the runout exceeds the maximum even when the installation positions are changed, check the bearing play in the axial direction and the axle hub runout (See REMOVAL ) are normal and if the disc thickness is not within the specified range, shave the disc. If the disc thickness is less than the minimum, replace the disc.
4. Remove the front disc.