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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTFRONT
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Front
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Front
FRONT BRAKE
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE: Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.
3. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly, then disconnect the flexible hose.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder subassembly.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the disc brake cylinder assembly LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
4. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
5. BLEED BRAKE LINE
6. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
7. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
8. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
COMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE: Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.
3. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly, then disconnect the flexible hose.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder subassembly.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the disc brake cylinder assembly LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
4. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
5. BLEED BRAKE LINE
6. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
7. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
8. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
9. INSTALL FRONT 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.