Front Brake - Disassembly

Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - BRAKE FRONT

FRONT BRAKE - DISASSEMBLY

  • HINT:
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON SET RING
Front Brake - Disassembly. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 set rings from the 4 cylinder boots.

  • HINT:
  • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.

  • HINT:
  • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
Front Brake - Disassembly. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Install one side of the disc brake pad.

Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

  • CAUTION:
  • Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using air gun.

Remove the brake pad and wooden plate.

Temporarily install the 2 disc brake pistons that were removed. Then install the disc brake pad to the side in which the 2 disc brake pistons are temporarily installed.

Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the other side of the cylinder.

  • CAUTION:
  • Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using air gun.
4. REMOVE PISTON SEAL
Front Brake - Disassembly. BRAKE FRONT. Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake caliper.

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
  • HINT:
  • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG