FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

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 DTC(s).

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR


    1. A01NDJP

      With the power switch off, disconnect the 2 brake booster pump connectors.

  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. A01NHFK

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

  6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ND0AE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hold
      *2 Turn

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

      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.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. A01NELO

      Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.

    2. A01NFXB

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM (for Solid Type Rear Disc)


    1. Remove the 2 front anti-squeal shims from the front disc brake pads.

  9. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM (for Ventilated Type Rear Disc)


    1. Remove the 4 front anti-squeal shims from the front disc brake pads.

  10. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE


    1. A01NG3D

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 pad wear indicator plates from the front disc brake pads as shown in the illustration.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A01NCT6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 No. 2 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *3 No. 3 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *4 No. 4 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

      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 they can be reinstalled to their original position.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01NDUN

      Remove the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01NG17

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

  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


    1. A01NGAPE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

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

      Note

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

  15. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


    1. A01NHX6

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

  16. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A01NFKN

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

  17. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01NDGOE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.