Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Reassembly
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.
- INSTALL REAR DISC
- Align the matchmarks and install the disc.
HINT:
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the disc has the minimum runout.
- Align the matchmarks and install the disc.
- INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
- Install the adjusting hole plug to the rear disc.
- CHECK DISC RUNOUT (See INSPECTION )
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE (see appropriate step(s) under REASSEMBLY )
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
- Install the bleeder plug to the brake cylinder.
HINT:
The bleeder plug will be tightened to a torque specification in the "BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE" procedures.
- Install the bleeder plug cap to the bleeder plug.
- Install the bleeder plug to the brake cylinder.
- INSTALL PISTON SEAL
- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new piston seal.
- Install the piston seal to the brake cylinder.NOTE: Securely install the piston seal into the groove of the disc brake cylinder.
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON
- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the brake piston and a new cylinder boot.
- Install the cylinder boot to the brake piston.
- Install the brake piston (with the cylinder boot) to the brake cylinder.NOTE: Do not forcibly install the brake piston to the brake cylinder.
- INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT
- Install the cylinder boot to the cylinder.NOTE:
- Install the boot securely into the grooves of the brake cylinder and brake piston.
- Be careful not to damage the boot.
- Using a screwdriver, install a new set ring.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Install the cylinder boot to the cylinder.
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT
- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to 2 new boots.
- Install the 2 boots to the mounting.
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the pins.
- Install the 2 pins (upper and lower) to the mounting.
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH
- Install the cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
- Install the cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
- Install the 2 plates to the mounting.
- INSTALL PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
- Install the 2 indicator plates to the lower side of each pad.
- INSTALL ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
- Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each No. 1 shim.
- Install the No. 1 and No. 2 shims to each pad.NOTE:
- When replacing a worn pad, the shims must be replaced together with the pads.
- Install the shims in the correct positions and direction.
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD
- 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.
- Install the 2 disc brake pads to the mounting.