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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Installation

  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

      HINT:

      When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.

  2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the disc brake cylinder with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 123 N*m (1,254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Disc Brake Cylinder Bolts
      G05112477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a union nut wrench, install the brake tube onto the disc brake cylinder.

      Torque: without union nut wrench 

      15 N*m (155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      with union nut wrench 

      14 N*m (144 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.) (See REPAIR INSTRUCTION ).
      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.
        Fig 2: Identifying Brake Tube Onto Disc Brake Cylinder
        G05580031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    NOTE: If necessary, replace the anti squeal shim when replacing the brake pad.
    1. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each No. 1 shim.
    2. Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Grease Applying Area On Shim
      G05112489Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the No. 1 and No. 2 anti squeal shims onto each brake pad.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 disc brake pads with anti squeal shims onto the disc brake cylinder.
      NOTE: There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN 
    1. Install the anti rattle spring and 2 hole pins onto the disc brake cylinder.

      HINT:

      The anti rattle spring is installed onto the lower hole pin.

    2. Install the 2 new pin hold clips onto the hole pin.
      NOTE: Install the pin hold clip with its handle oriented in the center of the vehicle.
      Fig 4: Identifying Pin Hold Clip
      G05112490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID  (See BLEEDING  )
  7. BLEED BRAKE LINE  (See BLEEDING  )
  8. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR  (See BLEEDING  )
  9. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 112 N*m (1,137 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf)