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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 cylinder assembly.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Caliper Support Bracket
      G05297314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING 
    1. Remove the cylinder slide bushing from the cylinder assembly rear.
  3. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the bushing dust boot from the cylinder assembly rear.
  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a piece of cloth between the piston and the rear cylinder assembly.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the rear cylinder assembly.
      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: Removing Rear Disc Brake Piston
      G05830923Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Remove the cylinder boot from the piston or rear cylinder assembly.
  6. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the rear cylinder assembly.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and the cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before using.

      Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal
      G05830924Courtesy 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 read disc.
    3. Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Rear Disc And Axle Hub
      G05830925Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG