RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2001)
Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot set ring and cylinder boot.
2. REMOVE PISTON
(a) Put a piece of cloth or equivalent between the piston and the caliper.
(b) Use compressed air to remove the piston from the cylinder.
CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL
Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal.
4. REMOVE SLIDING PINS AND DUST BOOTS
(a) Remove the 2 sliding pins from the torque plate.
(b) Remove the 2 dust boots.
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE PAD LINING THICKNESS
Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.
Standard thickness: 12.0 mm (0.472 inch)
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Replace the pad if the pad's thickness is at the minimum thickness or less, or if the pad has severe and uneven wear.
2. MEASURE DISC THICKNESS
Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness.
Standard thickness: 25.0 mm (0.984 inch)
Minimum thickness: 23.0 mm (0.906 inch)
Replace the disc if the thickness of the disc is at the minimum thickness or less.
Replace the disc or grind it on a lathe if it is scored or is worn unevenly.