FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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.

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. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)

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  4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Spare Tire)

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  5. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  7. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

  8. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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      Remove the union bolt and gasket.

    2. Disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

  9. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

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

      Note

      Remove the disc brake cylinder assembly while holding both of the brake pads because the anti-squeal springs may fall off the brake pads.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


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      Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.

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

  11. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. for A Type:


      1. Remove the 2 No. 1 anti-squeal shims from the front disc brake pads.

    2. for B Type:


      1. Remove the 2 No. 1 anti-squeal shims and 2 No. 2 anti-squeal shims from the front disc brake pads.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE


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      Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 pad wear indicator plates from the front disc brake pads as shown in the illustration.

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


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      *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *3 Front No. 3 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *4 Front No. 4 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

      Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.

      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 they can be reinstalled to their original position.

  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

  15. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

  16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      Remove the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bush from the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

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

  20. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT


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

  21. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH


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

  22. REMOVE FRONT DISC


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      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub.

    2. Remove the front disc.