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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN 
    1. Remove the 2 pin hold clips, then remove the 2 hole pins from the disc brake cylinder.
    2. Remove the anti rattle spring from the disc brake pad.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Rattle W/ Hole Pins
      G04965662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 disc brake pads with anti squeal shims from the disc brake cylinder.
  5. REMOVE FRONT ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    1. Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 anti squeal shims from each of the disc brake pads.
  6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder.

      HINT:

      Use a container to collect the brake fluid as it drains out.

      Fig 2: Identifying Brake Tube From Disc Brake Cylinder
      G05580019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder.
      Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Cylinder Bolts
      G05112477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Place matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub and remove the disc.