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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Installation

  1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the disc brake cylinder with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 78.4 N*m (800 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Caliper With Bolts
      G05297302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder.
      Fig 2: Locating Flexible Hose With Union Bolt
      G05297303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 

    HINT:

    Install the clip lock securely in the groove of the pad.

    1. Apply disc brake grease to the anti-squeal shims and install them to each pad.
      NOTE:
      • When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pad.
      • Install each shim in the correct position and direction.
      • There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and disc.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING 
    NOTE: The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN 
    NOTE: The pin hold clip can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Disc Brake Anti-Rattle With Hole Pin
    G05297304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the hole pin while pushing on the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Disc Brake Anti-Rattle Spring
      G05297305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the pin hold clip.
  6. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for 3UZ-FE) (See  BRAKE FLUID (FOR 3UZ-FE)  ) 
  7. ADD RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID (for 2GR-FSE) (See  BRAKE FLUID (FOR 2GR-FSE)  ) 
  8. ADD RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID (for 3UZ-FE) (See  BRAKE FLUID (FOR 3UZ-FE)  ) 
  9. BLEED BRAKE LINE (for 2GR-FSE) (See  BLEEDING  ) 
  10. BLEED FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM (for 3UZ-FE) (See  BRAKE FLUID (FOR 3UZ-FE)  ) 
  11. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (for 2GR-FSE) (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  12. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (for 3UZ-FE) (See  BRAKE FLUID (FOR 3UZ-FE)  ) 
  13. CHECK AND CLEAR DTC (for 2GR-FSE) 
    1. Check and clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
  14. CHECK AND CLEAR DTC (for 3UZ-FE) 
    1. Check and clear the DTC (see BRAKE FLUID (FOR 3UZ-FE) ).
  15. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)