Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
   1. Remove the 2 disc brake pads.
2. REMOVE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT 
   1. Remove the shims from each pad.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE 
   1. Remove the indicator plates from each pad.
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
   1. Remove the 4 plates from the brake cylinder mounting.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting.
      Fig 1: Removal/Installation Of Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
   1. Remove the 2 pins (upper and lower) from the mounting.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pins

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the slide bush from the pin (lower). See Fig 3.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the pin.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Identifying Slide Bush From Pin

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
   1. Remove the 2 boots from the mounting.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Disc Brake Bush Dust Boot

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
8. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
   1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the set ring and boot. See Fig 5.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake piston and cylinder.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Removing Cylinder Boot

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
   1. Place a shop rag or piece of cloth between the piston and disc brake cylinder.
   2. Apply compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when applying compressed air.
      NOTE: Be careful not to spatter the brake fluid.
      Fig 6: Removing Front Disc Brake Piston

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
10. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the seal from the cylinder. See Fig 7.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder and piston seal groove.

       HINT:

       Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

       Fig 7: Removing Piston Seal

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the cylinder.
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
    2. Remove the disc.
       Fig 8: Identifying Matchmark On Disc And Axle Hub

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002