Toyota Camry (XV70): Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

• Immediately after installing the front disc brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.
• After replacing the front disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the front disc brake pads and front disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.
• After replacing the front disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to get pinched by the front disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when removing the front disc brake pads.
• After lifting up the front disc brake cylinder assembly, secure it in place before performing any work on it.
• The front disc brake cylinder assembly could fall, pinching hands or fingers and causing injury.

(a) Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side) and remove the bolt. NOTICE: Do not kink or damage the brake line.

*a Turn *b Hold

(b) Pull the front disc brake cylinder assembly upward.

(c) Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.

(d) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

(a) Remove the front No. 1 disc brake anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 disc brake anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate from each front disc brake pad.

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