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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 with the anti-squeal shims 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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      G05272864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No. 2) from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
  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.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bush
      G05272865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
  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: Identifying Front Disc Brake Bush Dust Boots
      G05272866Courtesy 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: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH Bolts
      G05272867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
      Fig 5: Using Screwdriver To Remove Cylinder Boot
      G05272868Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a piece of cloth 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: Using Compressed Air To Remove Front Disc Brake Piston
      G05272869Courtesy 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: Using Screwdriver To Remove Piston Seal
      G05241804Courtesy 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 from 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.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Disc & Axle Hub
      G05241805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the front disc.
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