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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREAR
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Rear
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Rear
REAR BRAKE
REMOVAL
HINT: Overhaul the RH side by using the same procedures as those for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE: Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.
3. DISCONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and the gasket from the disc brake cylinder assembly rear, then disconnect the flexible hose.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
(b) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the disc brake cylinder assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
2. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Apply the lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the slide pin.
(b) Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
(c) Apply the lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the slide pin No. 2.
(d) Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2 to the bottom side of the cylinder mounting LH.
(e) Fully tighten the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin and the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
3. CONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
4. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
5. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
6. BLEED BRAKE LINE
7. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
8. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
9. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
COMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
HINT: Overhaul the RH side by using the same procedures as those for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE: Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.
3. DISCONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and the gasket from the disc brake cylinder assembly rear, then disconnect the flexible hose.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
(b) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the disc brake cylinder assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
2. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Apply the lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the slide pin.
(b) Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
(c) Apply the lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the slide pin No. 2.
(d) Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2 to the bottom side of the cylinder mounting LH.
(e) Fully tighten the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin and the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
3. CONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
4. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
5. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
6. BLEED BRAKE LINE
7. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
8. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
9. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.