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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Remove the 2 brake pads w/ anti squeal shim from the cylinder mounting LH.
  2. REMOVE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT 
    1. Remove the 2 anti squeal shims from each pads.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the pad wear indicator from the inner pad.
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the front disc brake pad support plate (No. 1) and the front disc brake pad support plate (No. 2) from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    2. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No. 2) from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
    G04090714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bush from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
    NOTE: Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bush
    G04090715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder bush dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Disc Brake Bush Dust Boot
    G04090716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH
    G04090717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
    Fig 5: Removing Cylinder Boot
    G04090718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a shop rug between the brake piston and the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the brake piston from the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Disc Brake Piston
    G04090719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the brake piston when using compressed air.
    NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.
  10. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal.
    Fig 7: Removing Piston Seal
    G04090720Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
    1. Remove the bleeder plug cap to the front disc brake bleeder plug.
  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub.
    2. Remove the front disc.
    Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Disc And Axle Hub
    G04090721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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