Disassembly
BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE (for 4GR-FSE): DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads.
2. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
(a) Remove the 2 front anti-squeal shims from each front disc brake pad.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
(a) Remove the No. 1 pad wear indicator plate from each front disc brake pad.
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
(a) for Type A:
(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.
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NOTICE:
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 installed to their original position.
(b) for Type B:
(1) Remove the front No. 1 disc brake pad support plate and front No. 2 disc brake pad support plate from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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NOTICE:
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 installed to their original position.
(c) Remove the 2 No. 1 front disc brake pad support plates.
5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Remove the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Remove the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting.
9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CALIPER PLATE
(a) Remove the 2 front No. 1 caliper plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
(a) Secure the front disc brake cylinder mounting in a vise.
(b) Using a screwdriver and a plastic hammer, remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots.
11. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the set ring and cylinder boot.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
(a) Place a piece of cloth between the piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.
(b) Use compressed air to remove the front disc brake piston from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
NOTICE:
Do not spatter the brake fluid.
13. REMOVE PISTON SEAL
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
14. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
15. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
16. REMOVE FRONT DISC
(a) Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
(b) Remove the front disc.