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Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT REAR (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Remove the 2 brake pads with the anti squeal shim.
  2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    1. Remove the 4 anti squeal shims from each pad.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 pad wear indicators from each pad.
  3. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the rear disc brake pad support plate (No. 1) and the rear disc brake pad support plate (No. 2) from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 rear disc brake bush dust boots from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Disc Brake Bush Dust Boot
    G04090736Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH
    G04090737Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bush from the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
    NOTE: Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bush
    G04090738Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
    Fig 4: Removing Cylinder Boot
    G04090739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a shop rug between the brake piston and the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the brake piston from the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Disc Brake Piston
    G04090740Courtesy 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.
  9. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and the cylinder groove.
  10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
    1. Remove the bleeder plug cap from the rear disc brake bleeder plug.
    Fig 6: Removing Piston Seal
    G04090741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the rear disc brake bleeder plug from the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
  12. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Rear Disc And Axle Hub
      G04090742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.

    HINT:

    If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.

  13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug from the rear disc.
    Fig 8: Turning Shoe Adjuster
    G04090743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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