Front
Fig. 14 Exploded View Of Disc Brake Assembly.:
1. Remove front wheel and reinstall lug nuts to locate disc temporarily.
2. Check that brake pad thickness is at least 0.039 inch (1mm). Replace pads if too thin.
3. Remove caliper from torque plate and suspend so brake hose is not under tension. Do not disconnect brake hose.
4. Refer to Fig. 14, and remove the following components:
a. Brake pads.
b. Anti-squeal shims.
c. Pad wear indicator plates.
d. Support plates.
e. Anti-squeal springs.
5. Install new pad support plates.
6. Install new pad wear indicator plates on each pad with arrow pointing in direction of disc rotation.
7. Install new anti-squeal shims on each pad.
8. Install each brake pad on to each support plate.
9. Install anti-squeal springs.
10. Siphon out a small amount of brake fluid from reservoir and press caliper piston in with hammer handle. Change one brake pad at a time to prevent chance of opposite piston from flying out.
11. Install caliper taking care not to wedge dust boot. Torque attaching bolts to 18 ft. lbs. on all except Camry and Celica GTS. On Camry, torque attaching bolts to 29 ft. lbs. On Celica GTS models, torque attaching bolts to 29 ft. lbs. on models with 14 and 15 inch wheels.
12. Install wheel and check that brake fluid level is at MAX line.