Toyota 4Runner Quiz
Brake

Removal

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).


2. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the lock lever and disconnect the brake actuator connector.

NOTICE:

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

(b) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 6 brake lines from the brake actuator.

(c) Place tags or marks to identify the installation locations of each brake line.

HINT:

  • *1: To front wheel cylinder LH
  • *2: To rear wheel cylinder LH
  • *3: To rear wheel cylinder RH
  • *4: To front wheel cylinder RH
  • *5: From front master cylinder
  • *6: From rear master cylinder

(d) Remove the nut, and disconnect the wire harness bracket from the brake actuator bracket.

(e) Remove the 3 nuts and brake actuator with bracket from the body.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the brake lines or wire harness.
  • Do not hold the actuator by the connector.
  • If the actuator is dropped, replace it.

3. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and brake actuator bracket from the brake actuator.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the brake lines or wire harness.
  • Do not hold the actuator by the connector.
  • If the actuator is dropped, replace it.

4. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR CASE COLLAR

(a) Remove the 3 brake actuator case collars from the brake actuator bolt cushions.

5. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR BOLT CUSHION

(a) Remove the 3 brake actuator bolt cushions from the brake actuator bracket.

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