Removal & Installation (LX 470 & RX 300)

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Remove front wheel.
Remove union bolt and 2 gaskets from caliper. Disconnect flexible hose from caliper. Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out. For LX 470, see Fig 1. For RX 300, see Fig 2.
Remove 2 mounting bolts and caliper.
On LX 470, remove clip and 2 pins. Remove 2 pad retainer clips. On all vehicles, Remove 2 pads, anti-squeal shims and pad retainers.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Using new gaskets, install flexible hose and tighten union bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Check system for leaks.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Components (LX 470)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Assembly (RX 300)