Removal

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* 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 DTC.
* 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.

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
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 notice before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

5. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.





6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.





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7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT

(a) Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs from the front disc brake pads.





(b) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads with front anti-squeal shim kit from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.





8. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

(a) Remove the front disc brake anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.





(b) Remove the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate from each front disc brake pad.





9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE FITTING KIT

(a) 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 it can be reinstalled to its original position.

10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.





11. 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.





12. 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. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.





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

13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING

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





14. 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.

15. REMOVE FRONT DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub.





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(b) Remove the front disc.