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Removal [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017]

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION TO COWL BRACE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [05/2018 - 03/2019]

  6. SEPARATE NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  8. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  9. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER O-RING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  10. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the union to check valve hose from the brake booster assembly.
      GTY503427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Temporarily install the brake actuator with bracket with the 2 bolts and nut.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the brake lines.
      • Do not hold the brake actuator with bracket by the connector.
  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 BRAKE TUBE 
    1. Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect the brake lines.
      GTY509750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a From 1st Chamber of Brake Master Cylinder Sub-assembly
      *b From 2nd Chamber of Brake Master Cylinder Sub-assembly
      *c To Front Wheel Cylinder Assembly RH
      *d To Front Wheel Cylinder Assembly LH
      *e To Rear Wheel Cylinder Assembly RH
      *f To Rear Wheel Cylinder Assembly LH
    2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the front No. 1 brake tube from the brake actuator assembly.
      GTY503426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the front No. 1 brake tube.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the front No. 1 brake tube from the connecting parts.
    3. Disengage the clamp to remove the front No. 1 brake tube.
  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 BRAKE TUBE 
    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the rear No. 1 brake tube from the brake actuator assembly.
      GTY503434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the rear No. 1 brake tube.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the rear No. 1 brake tube from the connecting parts.
    2. Disengage the clamp to remove the rear No. 1 brake tube.
  14. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Release the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the brake actuator assembly.
      GTY512902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Release the lock lever
      Disconnect the connector
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to allow any brake fluid to enter the connector.

    2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 4 brake lines from the brake actuator assembly.
      GTY518804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and brake actuator with bracket.
      GTY503433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the brake lines.
      • Do not hold the brake actuator assembly by the connector.

      HINT: 

      Remove the brake actuator with bracket while avoiding the brake lines.

  15. REMOVE NO. 5 BRAKE ACTUATOR BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 5 brake actuator bracket.
      GTY503432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and brake actuator assembly from the brake actuator bracket assembly.
      GTY503431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR BOLT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 3 brake actuator case collars from the brake actuator bolt cushions.
      GTY501926Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Brake Actuator Case Collar
      *2 Brake Actuator Bolt Cushion
    2. Remove the 3 brake actuator bolt cushions from the brake actuator bracket assembly.