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Disassembly (Corolla RWD & MR2)

  1. Remove sliding bushing and boot. On MR2 model, remove main pin boot. Using screwdriver, remove cylinder boot set ring and cylinder boot. Using Piston Spanner (09719-14020), remove piston from bore by turning it clockwise. Remove piston seal from bore of cylinder.
  2. Using Spring Compressor (09756-00010) over adjusting bolt, tighten spring with 14 mm socket. Do not overtighten compressor as spring retainer could be damaged. Remove snap ring from bore of caliper. Remove spring compressor.
    CAUTION: When removing snap ring above adjusting bolt, ALWAYS use threaded spring compressor. Spring could pop out without compressor in place. This could cause physical damage to technician or inside of caliper. DO NOT overtighten spring compressor as spring retainer could be damaged.
  3. Pull spring retainer, spring, spring plate and stopper out with adjusting bolt connected. DO NOT use excessive force to pry out adjusting bolt. Be very careful of "O" ring on adjusting bolt. Disassemble adjusting bolt by removing retainer, spring, spring plate and stopper. Remove "O" ring from bolt.
  4. Remove strut. Remove spring from parking brake lever. Remove parking brake lever from caliper. On Corolla RWD models, turn lever so it will not catch on stop pin. Do not disassemble lever any further. If lever boot is to be replaced, remove it. Remove cable support bracket and stopper pin on MR2 models.
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