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Front Brake: Installation: Installation

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HINT: 

  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks
      GTY329084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
      GTY230670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 137 N*m (1394 kgf*cm, 101 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: Identifying Lithium Grease
      GTY334337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      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 front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Disc Brake Bushing Dust Boot
      GTY230839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. w/ Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing:
      1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
        Fig 5: Identifying Front No. 2 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin Grease Area
        GTY334407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
      2. Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
    2. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      Fig 6: Identifying Light Layer Of Grease On Front No. 2 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      GTY262989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    3. Install the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front No. 2 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      GTY234339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Push the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.
  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      Fig 8: Identifying Grease On Front No. 1 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      GTY326077Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    2. Install the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 9: Identifying Front No. 1 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      GTY236375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 10: Identifying Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate & Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      GTY229769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      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. Install the pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.
      Fig 11: Identifying Front Disc Brake Pads & Pad Wear Indicator Plate
      GTY219571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Install each pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.

    2. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each front No. 1 anti-squeal shim as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 12: Identifying Front Anti-Squeal Shim Brake Grease Application Areas
      GTY331437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *A Inner
      *B Outer
      Disc Brake Grease
      NOTE:
      • When replacing worn pads, the front anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
      • Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the anti-squeal shims.
    3. Install the front No. 1 anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.
      Fig 13: Identifying Front Anti - Squeal Shims
      GTY225976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front No. 1 Anti-squeal Shim
      *2 Front No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim
      NOTE:
      • Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
      • 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.
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 14: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting & Front Disc Brake Pads
      GTY227560Courtesy 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 front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 15: Installing Slide Pin Bolt
      GTY337290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      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 a new union bolt and a new gasket.
      Fig 16: Identifying Front Flexible Hose
      GTY230117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 33 N*m (340 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

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

  11. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID 
  12. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2 .
    2. Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:
      1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
      2. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
  13. BLEED BRAKE LINE  . Refer to BLEEDING - Step 1
  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

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