FRONT BRAKE(for 15 inch 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 C1214 may be output. 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 perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  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.

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  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01KT7S

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


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      Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  8. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM


    1. Remove the front anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


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      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.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

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      *a Protective Tape

      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 (for lower side).

      Note

      Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (for lower side).

  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


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      Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


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      Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC


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      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the front disc.