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Front Brake: Removal: Removal

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NOTE:
  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.
  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

HINT: 

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

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

  5. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Flexible Hose
      GTY230117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing/Installing Slide Pin Bolt
      GTY337290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Hold
      *b Turn
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  8. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
    1. Remove the front No. 1 anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 anti-squeal shim from each brake pad.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Anti - Squeal Shims
      GTY225976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front No. 1 Anti-squeal Shim
      *2 Front No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim
    2. Remove the pad wear indicator plate from each front disc brake pad.
  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate & Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      GTY213954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      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.

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 1 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin & Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting
      GTY236375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 6: Identifying Front No. 2 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      GTY234339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. w/ Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing:
      1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
        Fig 7: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing
        GTY333694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Vinyl Tape
        NOTE:

        Do not damage the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 8: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting & Front Disc Brake Bushing Dust Boots
      GTY230839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 9: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting, Steering Knuckle & Bolts
      GTY230670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Remove the front disc.
      Fig 10: Identifying Matchmarks
      GTY329084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.