Removal [12/2017 - 09/2019]: Procedure

PRECAUTION (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)
NOTE:
- When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTCs.
- While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to remove the brake booster pump connectors before beginning work.
DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2018 - 10/2020]
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 10/2023]

REMOVE FRONT PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

WARNING:

Be careful not to get pinched by the disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when removing the front disc brake pads.

NOTE:

Be sure to inspect the front disc when replacing the front disc brake pads with new ones.

Refer to INSPECTION [12/2017 - 10/2023]

Disconnect the front pad wear indicator wire connector from the front skid control sensor wire.

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Detach the clamp (A) and remove the bleeder plug cap (B).

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Detach the front pad wear indicator wire assembly RH from the 2 locations indicated in the illustration (C) in the disc brake cylinder assembly RH.

While pulling the pad wear indicator wire clip guide toward the inside of the vehicle, remove the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the rear disc brake pad.

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*a	guide
	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

NOTE:

The pad wear indicator wire clip may become deformed if excessive force is used to pull on it. Therefore, do not excessively pull on the guide.

DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

Temporarily install the 5 hub nuts to the front axle hub LH to secure the front disc LH.

for 2WD:

Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front flexible hose bracket LH.

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for AWD:

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front flexible hose bracket LH and No. 2 front flexible hose bracket LH.

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Loosen the bolts on the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and remove the bolts on the top side.

NOTE:

Do not excessively loosen the bolts on the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

Tilt the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09727-00110

Install SST to the No. 2 front suspension upper arm assembly LH.

NOTE:

The No. 2 front suspension upper arm assembly LH may become damaged if the metal part of SST contacts it. Therefore, install it so that the metal part does not contact the No. 2 front suspension upper arm assembly LH.

Remove the bolt on the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and disconnect it.
NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the flexible hose.
- If there is no looseness on the flexible hose, adjust the length of SST.
Remove the 5 hub nuts and front disc LH.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE CLIP (for RH Side)

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*A Type A *B Type B
1. Remove the pad wear indicator wire clip from the front disc brake pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
1. Type A:
  Remove the No. 1 anti-squeal shim from the front disc brake pad.
2. Type B:
  Remove the No. 1 anti-squeal shim and anti-squeal shim No. 2 from the front disc brake pad.