Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 set rings and 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Install one side of the disc brake pad.

(b) Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

(c) Using an air gun, gradually apply compressed air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

CAUTION:

Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using compressed air.

(d) Remove the brake pad and wooden plate.

(e) Temporarily install the 2 disc brake pistons that were removed. Then install the disc brake pad to the side in which the 2 disc brake pistons were temporarily installed.

(f) Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

(g) Using an air gun, gradually apply compressed air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the other side of the cylinder.

(h) Remove the 2 disc brake pistons which were temporarily installed.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake caliper. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. NOTICE: Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG