Page 517 of 1897
BR0L3-04
R02840
- BRAKEFRONT BRAKE CALIPER
BR-29
1428 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with hub
nuts.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper,
then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the flexible hose lock securely
in the lock hole in the caliper.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
3. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
Page 519 of 1897
BR0L1-04
F06984
F06985
BR-26
- BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
1425 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace the pads if it is not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
(a) Remove the bolt and flexible hose from the shock absorb-
er bracket.
(b) Remove the bottom side installation bolt.
(c) Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH 4 ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
6. REMOVE 2 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.
7. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT (See page
BR-31)
8. INSTALL 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
9. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims and
wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the
pads.
(a) Install a pad wear indicator plate on the inner pad.
(b) Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-
squeal shims (See page BR-25).
(c) Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
(d) Install inner pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing
upward.
(e) Install outer pad.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
Page 540 of 1897
BR0LB-02
F09725
BR-38
- BRAKEREAR BRAKE CALIPER
1437 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with hub
nuts.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper,
then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, insert the flexible hose lock securely
in the lock hole in the caliper.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
3. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
At the time of installation, insert the sliding pin with sliding
bushing into the bottom side.
(b) Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or disc.
Page 542 of 1897
BR0L9-03
F09722
F09723
R10387
- BRAKEREAR BRAKE PAD
BR-35
1434 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad's thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace pads if not within specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
(a) Remove the bottom side installation bolt.
(b) Lift up and suspend it securely.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH 4 ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE 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.
6. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
(See page BR-40)
7. INSTALL PAD SUPPORT PLATES
Install the 4 pad support plates.
8. 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-37).
(b) Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
(c) Install 2 pads with the pad wear indicator plates facing
downward.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
9. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar imple-
ment.
HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
Page 1467 of 1897
B00632
MA01N-01
MA-6
- MAINTENANCEBRAKE
48 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
BRAKE
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Check in a well lighted area. Check the entire circumference
and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn
the front wheels fully right or left before checking the front brake.
(a) Check all brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
Deformation
Cracks
Corrosion
Leaks
Bends
Twists
(b) Check all clamps for tightness and connections for leak-
age.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are clear of sharp edges,
moving parts and the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines installed in grommets pass through
the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(See page BR-26)
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(See page BR-35)
4. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
(See page BR-45)
