Removal [06/2015 - ]: Procedure

2016 Scion iM Automatic CVT TransSECTION Procedure
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
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  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.
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      *a Hold
      *b Turn
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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  6. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
    1. Remove the front No. 1 anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.
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      *1 Front No. 1 Anti-squeal Shim
      *2 Front No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim
      *3 Pad Wear Indicator Plate
    2. Remove the pad wear indicator plate from each front disc brake pad.
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:

      Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

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  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Upper Side) 
    1. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Lower Side) 
    1. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

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      *a Protective Tape
  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.
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  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the front disc.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.