1996 TOYOTA RAV4 brake pads

BR0M4−01
R10627
R10628
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
BR−21
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub
nuts.
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
(a) Remove the flexible hose from the shock absorber brack-
et.
(b) Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installa-
tion bolt.
(c) Remove the installation bolt.
(d) Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
2 brake pads
4 anti−squeal shims
4 pad support plates
NOTICE:
The support plates can be used again provided that they
have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear,
and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
5. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
(See page BR−26)
6. INSTALL 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

R10629
BR−22
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
7. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti−squeal shims must be
replaced together with the pads.
(a) Apply disc brake grease to both side of the inner anti−
squeal shims (See page BR−20).
(b) Install the anti−squeal shim to the inner pad.
(c) Install the inner pad with pad wear indicator plate facing
upward.
(d) Install the outer pad.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
8. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or an equiva-
lent.
HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 26 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(e) Install the flexible hose bracket.
Torque: 33 N·m (340 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE

BR0M5−01
R10630
BR−24
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE CALIPER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper,
then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 30 N·m (310 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the cali-
per.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
2. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 26 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
(c) Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
3. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
2 brake pads with anti−squeal shims
4 pad support plates