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FRONT BRAKE PAD, BRAKE CALIPER & BRAKE ROTOR (for 2GR-FSE): Disassembly

  1. 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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  2. 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.
      Fig 3: Removing Pistons From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using compressed air.
  3. 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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  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub.
    2. Remove the front disc.
      Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Disc & Axle Hub
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