Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Installation

HINT:

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

1. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
   1. Install the cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts and 2 washers.

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

2. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
   1. Install the 4 plates to the mounting.
3. INSTALL ANTI SQUEAL SHIM 
   1. Apply disc brake grease to the both side of each inner shim.
   2. Install the inner and outer shims to each pad.
      NOTE:

      • When replacing worn pad, the shims must be replaced together with the pads.
      • Install the shims in the correct positions and direction.
4. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD 
   1. Install the 2 disc brake pads to the mounting.
      NOTE: There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and disc.
5. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Press in the piston with a hammer handle or an equivalent.

      HINT:

      • Always change the pads on one wheel at a time as there is a possibility of the opposite piston flying out.
      • If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
        Fig 1: Pressing In Piston With Hammer Handle Or Equivalent

        Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   2. Hold the sliding pin and install the cylinder with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 20 ft. lb.) 

      Fig 2: Installing Cylinder With Bolts

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6. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Connect the flexible hose with 2 new gaskets and the union bolt.

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

      HINT:

      Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the cylinder.

      Fig 3: Connecting Flexible Hose With New Gaskets & Union Bolt

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
7. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID (See  BRAKE FLUID   ) 
8. BLEED AIR FROM HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER 
   1. Procedures when using intelligent tester (see PRECAUTION  ).
   2. Procedures when using ABS actuator checker (see BRAKE FLUID  ).
9. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE (See  BLEEDING   ) 
10. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR (See  BLEEDING   ) 
11. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE (See  INSTALLATION   )