Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot set ring and cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake piston or cylinder.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Boot Set Ring And Cylinder Boot From Disc Brake Cylinder
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
1. Place a piece of cloth between the piston and disc brake cylinder.
2. Apply compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.
  CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
  
  NOTE: Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Compressed Air To Removing Piston From Disc Brake Cylinder
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REMOVE PISTON SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder.
  NOTE: Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal From Disc Brake Cylinder
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG