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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: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Bush Dust Boots
      G05241816Courtesy 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: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
      G05241817Courtesy 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: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bush
      G05241818Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
      Fig 4: Using Screwdriver To Remove Cylinder Boot
      G05241819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a piece of cloth 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: Using Compressed Air To Remove Rear Disc Brake Piston
      G05272890Courtesy 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.
      Fig 6: Using Screwdriver To Remove Piston Seal
      G05241804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
  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 & Axle Hub
      G05241822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.
      Fig 8: Releasing Parking Brake & Remove Rear Disc
      G05241823Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
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