Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Brake / Front Brake / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:

Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN

(a) for Pin Hold Clip Type A:

(1) Remove the pin hold clip from the 2 front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pins.

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*1	Front Disc Brake Anti-rattle with Hole Pin
*2	Pin Hold Clip
*3	Anti-rattle Spring

NOTICE:

The pin hold clip can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.

(2) Remove the 2 front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pins from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

(3) Remove the anti-rattle spring from the front disc brake pad.

NOTICE:

The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.

(b) for Pin Hold Clip Type B:

(1) Remove the 2 pin hold clips from the 2 front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pins.

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*1	Front Disc Brake Anti-rattle with Hole Pin
*2	Pin Hold Clip
*3	Anti-rattle Spring

(2) Remove the 2 front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pins from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

(3) Remove the anti-rattle spring from the front disc brake pad.

NOTICE:

The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads with front anti squeal shim from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

5. REMOVE FRONT ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT

(a) Remove the 2 front anti squeal shims from each of the front disc brake pads.

6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

HINT:

Use a container to collect the brake fluid as it drains out.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and the disc brake cylinder assembly.

7. INSPECT DISC THICKNESS

(a) Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness.

Standard thickness:

28.0 mm (1.10 in.)

Minimum thickness:

26.0 mm (1.03 in.)

If the disc thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front disc.

8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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

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Matchmark

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