FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTCs.

  • 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 remove the brake booster pump connectors before beginning work.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides, except where indicated.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

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  5. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. B004BH9

      Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

  6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004C5A

      Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH


    1. B000SBTC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc LH and the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Not required when replacing the front disc LH.

    2. Remove the front disc LH.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. B000TFG

      Remove the front disc brake pad from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

  9. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE CLIP (for RH Side)

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  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

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