Removal & Installation (Previa & Land Cruiser/LX470)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Secure rotor with lug nuts. Remove guide bolts from torque plate. Leave hose connected and suspend caliper from suspension. Remove pads, anti-squeal shims, wear indicators and pad support plates. See Fig 1
2. Install NEW pad support plates on torque plate. Install NEW pad wear indicators, anti-squeal shims and pads. Position wear indicators on lower edge of pad. Anti-squeal shims go on outside of pads.
3. Push piston into bore with "C" clamp or wooden hammer handle. Slide caliper onto torque plate carefully to avoid damaging boot on edge of pad.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Disc Brake Caliper With Internal Shoe Parking Brake (Previa Shown; Land Cruiser/LX470 Similar)

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