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Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE CALIPER SUPPORT BRACKET 
    1. Remove the caliper support bracket from the rear disc brake cylinder.
  2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Remove the cylinder slide bush from the rear disc brake cylinder.
    Fig 1: Locating Cylinder Assembly Rear Together With Caliper Support Bracket With Bolts
    G05297314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the bush dust boot from the rear disc brake cylinder.
  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a piece of cloth between the piston and the rear disc brake cylinder.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the rear disc brake cylinder.
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the brake piston when using compressed air.
      NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.
      Fig 2: Applying Compressed Air Piston From Rear Disc Brake Cylinder
      G05297315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Remove the cylinder boot from the piston or rear disc brake cylinder.
  6. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the rear disc brake cylinder.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and the cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before using.

    Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal From Cylinder Assembly Rear
    G05297316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
  9. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.
    2. Remove the rear disc.
  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG