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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Installation

  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surface of the cylinder slide pin (No. 1) and cylinder slide pin (No. 2).
    2. Install the cylinder slide pin (No. 1) and cylinder slide pin (No. 2) to the cylinder mounting LH.
    3. Install the cylinder slide pin (No. 2) to the cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 1: Applying Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease To Sliding Part And Sealing Surface Of Cylinder Slide Pin (No.1)
    G05001708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Install the cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*, 79 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 2: Locating Cylinder Mounting With Bolts
    G05001696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the pad support plate (No. 1) to the cylinder mounting LH.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the pad support plate (No. 2) to the cylinder mounting LH.
  5. INSTALL ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT 
    1. Apply disc brake grease to the anti-squeal shims and install them to each pad.
      NOTE:
      • When replacing worn pads, replace the anti-squeal shims together with the pads.
      • Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
    2. Install the 2 pad wear indicator plates to the pads.
  6. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Install the disc brake pads with anti-squeal shims to the cylinder mounting LH.
      NOTE:
      • There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and the disc.
      • Install the brake pads with indicator plates facing upward.
    Fig 3: Installing Disc Brake Pads With Anti-Squeal Shims To Cylinder Mounting LH
    G05001710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 34 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 4: Installing Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly With Bolts
    G05001711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and new gasket(s).

      Torque: 29 N*m (300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  9. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID  (See BRAKE FLUID )
  10. BLEED BRAKE LINE  (See BRAKE FLUID )
  11. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR  (See BLEEDING )
  12. INSPECT FOR FLUID LEAK 
  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)