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Front Disc Brake Pads: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Temporarily install wheel lug nuts to retain rotor position. Remove brake caliper from torque plate and wire aside, leaving brakeline connected. See Fig 1.
  2. Remove anti-rattle springs (if equipped), anti-squeal shims and pads. Remove pad support plates and pad wear indicators. Check rotor thickness and runout. Measure brake pads and replace if necessary. See appropriate table under DISC & DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake Assembly (Prius)
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