Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - BRAKE FRONT

FRONT BRAKE - REMOVAL

  • HINT:
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
  • NOTICE:
  • Wash brake fluid off immediately if it is spilled on any painted surface.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
Front Brake - Removal. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the pin hold clip.

  • NOTICE:
  • The pin hold clip can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

Remove the 2 hole pins.

Front Brake - Removal. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.

  • NOTICE:
  • The anti-rattle spring can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
Front Brake - Removal. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 pads from the disc brake caliper.

Remove the No. 1 anti-squeal shims from each pad.

4. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Front Brake - Removal. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the union bolt and gasket, and then disconnect the flexible hose.

5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Front Brake - Removal. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper from the knuckle.

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC
Front Brake - Removal. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Put matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

Remove the front disc.