Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (2000)
4. REMOVE PISTON STOPPER BOLT
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way and remove the piston stopper bolt and gasket.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Torque:
w/o ABS: 8.0 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)
w/ ABS: 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
5. REMOVE 2 PISTONS AND SPRINGS
a. Push in the piston with a screwdriver and remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the No. 1 piston and spring by hand, pulling straight out, not at an angle.
NOTICE:
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If pulled out and installed at an angle, there is a possibly that the cylinder bore could be damaged.
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At the time of disassembly, be careful not to damage the rubber lips on the pistons.
c. Place a rag and 2 wooden blocks on the work table, and lightly tap the cylinder flange against the block edges until the No. 2 piston and spring
drops out of the cylinder.
HINT: Make sure the distance (A) from the rag to the top of the blocks is at least 100 mm (3.94 inch).
INSPECTION
HINT: Clean the disassembled parts with compressed air.
1. INSPECT CYLINDER BORE FOR RUST OR SCORING
2. INSPECT CYLINDER FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE
If necessary, clean or replace the cylinder.