Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the set ring and cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Set Ring & Cylinder Boot From Disc Brake Cylinder
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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: Do not spatter the brake fluid.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Piston From Disc Brake Cylinder
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REMOVE PISTON SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder.
  NOTE: Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG

Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal From Disc Brake Cylinder
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002