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Removal [12/2021 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [06/2020 - 10/2022]

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - ]

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
      GTY1112733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.
      GTY1112779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.
      GTY976354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      GTY976352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:

      Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

      GTY976042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      GTY976357Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side).
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      GTY975904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      GTY976369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.
      GTY976368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      GTY976198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the front disc.
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