cardiagn.com Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018DW000X Model Year Start: 2006 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [05/2005 - ] Title: BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY; 2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 - ] DISASSEMBLY HINT: Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side. The procedures listed below are for the LH side. 1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 set rings and 4 boots from the cylinder. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder and piston. 2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON (a) Prepare a wooden plate to hold the pistons. (b) Place the wooden plate between the pistons and insert a pad on one side.
(c) Use compressed air to remove the pistons alternately from the cylinder. CAUTION: Do not place your finger in front of the piston when using compressed air. NOTICE: Be careful not to spatter the brake fluid. 3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 rings from the cylinder. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove. 4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG (a) Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the cylinder.