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Front Brake: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Disc And Axle Hub
      GTY183867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimal runout.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Install the disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
      GTY181961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 107 N*m (1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.
      Fig 3: Apply Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease To Rear Disc Brake Bush Dust Boots
      GTY205447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

    2. Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Disc Brake Bushing Dust Boots
      GTY202799Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      Fig 5: Identifying Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease Applying Area
      GTY130344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding and sealing surfaces of the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin and No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 and No. 2 Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pins
      GTY171623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin and No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the cylinder mounting.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      GTY176392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 2 No. 1 front disc brake pad support plates and 2 No. 2 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 8: Identifying Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      GTY177547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

  7. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
    1. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each No. 1 anti-squeal shim.
      Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 & No. 2 Anti-Squeal Shims
      GTY184074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
      • Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
      • Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the anti-squeal shims.
      • Disc brake grease can seep out slightly from the area where the anti-squeal shim is installed.
      • Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.
    2. Install the No. 1 anti-squeal shim and No. 2 anti-squeal shim to each brake pad.
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 disc brake pads to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 10: Identifying Front Disc Brake Pad
      GTY169011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.

  9. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the disc brake cylinder assembly to the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 11: Removing/Installing Bolts And Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
      GTY174030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  10. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with the union bolt and a new gasket.
      Fig 12: Locating Front Flexible Hose Union Bolt
      GTY202798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder.

  11. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
  12. BLEED BRAKE LINE  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 3
  13. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK 
  14. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)