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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.
      NOTE: When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Disc & Axle Hub
      G04832334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Install the disc brake cylinder mounting onto the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1,089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
      G04832333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to 2 new dust boots.
    2. Install the 2 dust boots onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 3: Installing Dust Boots Onto Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting
      G04832345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the slide pins and a new slide bush.
    2. Install the slide bush onto the slide pin (lower).
      Fig 4: Locating Slide Bush & Slide Pin (Lower/Upper)
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  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Install the slide pin (upper) and slide pin (lower) onto the cylinder mounting.
      Fig 5: Identifying Upper & Lower Slide Pin
      G04832330Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 4 disc brake pad support plates onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
  7. INSTALL NO. 1 PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE 
    1. Install the indicator plates onto the upper side of the brake pad.
      Fig 6: Identifying Disc Brake Pad Support Plates
      G04832329Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    1. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each No. 1 anti-squeal shim.
    2. Install the anti squeal shims onto each brake pad.
      Fig 7: Locating Front Anti Squeal Shim Kit
      G04832349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Install the 2 disc brake pads onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE: There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.
      Fig 8: Identifying Disc Brake Pads
      G04832328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the disc brake cylinder onto the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Locating Disc Brake Cylinder Bolts
      G04832327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 30 N*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder.

      Fig 10: Locating Flexible Hose Union Bolt
      G04832326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID (See  BLEEDING   ) 
  13. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER (See  BLEEDING   ) 
  14. BLEED BRAKE LINE (See  BLEEDING   ) 
  15. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR (See  BLEEDING   ) 
  16. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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