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Brake Actuator: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, wash or remove it completely.

  4. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the brake master cylinder sub-assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

  5. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 
    1. Release the lock lever and disconnect the brake actuator connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Actuator Connector
      GTY140892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 6 brake lines from the brake actuator assembly with bracket.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Lines From Brake Actuator Assembly
      GTY128020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect.
      Fig 3: Identifying Hose Reconnection Locations
      GTY137460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      • *1: To Front Wheel Cylinder RH
      • *2: To Front Wheel Cylinder LH
      • *3: To Rear Wheel Cylinder RH
      • *4: To Rear Wheel Cylinder LH
      • *5: From 1st of master cylinder
      • *6: From 2nd of master cylinder
    4. Remove the vacuum hose and clip from the check valve.
      Fig 4: Identifying Vacuum Hose & Clip At Check Valve
      GTY140570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the No. 1 front brake line and No. 1 rear brake line from the clamp.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the brake lines and clamp.

      Fig 5: Identifying Brake Lines & Clamp
      GTY138315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and brake actuator assembly with bracket from the body.
      Fig 6: Identifying Brake Actuator Assembly, Bolts, & Nut
      GTY135675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the brake actuator assembly with bracket.
      Fig 7: View Of Removing Brake Actuator Assembly With Bracket
      GTY128670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the brake lines.

  6. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and brake actuator assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Brake Actuator Assembly & Bolts
      GTY128672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 brake actuator bolt colors and 3 brake actuator bolt case cushions from the brake actuator bracket assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying Brake Actuator Bracket Assembly
      GTY128935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002