Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

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

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the union bolt and gasket(s).
2. Disconnect the flexible hose from the brake cylinder.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Flexible Hose
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REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly LH
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