Celica GT Liftback L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) MFI (1999)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Disconnect Flexible Hose From Caliper
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
a. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
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. Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 2 installation bolts.
c. Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
4. REMOVE 2 ANTI-SQUEAL SPRINGS
5. REMOVE 2 PADS WITH ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS
6. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. AFTER INSTALLATION, FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID AND BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM
2. CHECK FOR LEAKS
Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SET RING AND CYLINDER BOOT
Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and cylinder boot from the caliper.