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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULFRONT BRAKEDISASSEMBLY
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)

Disassembly

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Disassembly




BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 set rings and 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake cylinder.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON





(a) Prepare a wooden plate to hold the pistons.

(b) Place the plate between the pistons and insert a pad into one side.





(c) Apply compressed air to remove the pistons one side at a time from the disc brake cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when applying compressed air.

NOTICE:
Do not spatter the brake fluid.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the cylinder.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
RENDER: 1.0x

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

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  • • 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.