Front Caliper: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove brake caliper from vehicle. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove brake pads with anti squeal shims. Remove front disc brake pad support plate.
- Remove caliper slide pins from disc brake caliper mounting. Remove caliper slide bush from caliper slide pin. Remove bolts and disc brake caliper mounting. Place disc brake caliper mounting in vise. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove bush dust boots from disc brake caliper mounting.
- Using a screwdriver, remove set ring and caliper boot from disc brake caliper. On twin piston type, there will be 2 sets.WARNING: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
- Place a piece of cloth between piston and disc brake caliper. Use compressed air to remove piston from disc brake caliper. On twin piston type, only remove one piston. Press removed piston to caliper with a piece of wood. Press with enough force to prevent piston from flying out. Then use compressed air to remove other piston. See Fig 1.
- Using a screwdriver, remove piston seal or seals (twin piston type) from disc brake caliper. Remove front disc brake bleeder screw cap and screw.
CAUTION:
Do not damage inner caliper and caliper groove.