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Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE REAR BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 brake pads with the rear anti-squeal shims from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Pads
      G05417994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE REAR ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
    1. Remove the 2 rear anti-squeal shims and the pad wear indicator from the inner pad.
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE: The No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate and the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate have different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each rear disc brake pad support plate so that they can be reinstalled to their original position.
      2. Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 & 2 Rear Disc Brake Pad Support Plates
      G05417995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE: The No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate and the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate have different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each rear disc brake pad support plate so that they can be reinstalled to their original position.
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the No. 1 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      G05417996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the No. 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 2 Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      G05417997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the No. 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      NOTE: Do not damage the No. 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Using Screwdriver To Remove Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing
      G05417998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Bushing Dust Boots
      G05417999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear disc brake cylinder mounting from the rear axle.
      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
      G05418000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a shop rag or a piece of cloth between the rear disc brake piston and disc brake cylinder assembly.
    2. Apply compressed air to remove the rear disc brake piston from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the rear disc brake piston when using compressed air.
      NOTE: Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.
      Fig 8: Applying Compressed Air To Remove Rear Disc Brake Piston From Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
      G05418001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 9: Using Screwdriver To Remove Cylinder Boot
      G05418002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 10: Using Screwdriver To Remove Piston Seal From Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
      G05418003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
    1. Remove the bleeder plug cap from the rear disc brake bleeder plug.
  14. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the rear disc brake bleeder plug from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
  15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.
  16. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.
      Fig 11: Identifying Matchmarks On Rear Disc & Axle Hub
      G05418004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      HINT:

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.

      Fig 12: Identifying Rear Disc
      G04978420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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