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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULFRONT BRAKEREASSEMBLY
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Reassembly
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Reassembly
BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REASSEMBLY
1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
3. INSTALL PISTON SEAL
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to 4 new piston seals.
(b) Install the 4 piston seals onto the disc brake cylinder.
NOTICE:
Securely install the piston seal into the groove of the disc brake cylinder.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the 4 disc brake pistons and 4 new cylinder boots.
(b) Install the 4 cylinder boots to the 4 disc brake pistons.
(c) Install the 4 disc brake pistons onto the disc brake cylinder.
NOTICE:
Do not forcibly install the piston into the disc brake cylinder.
5. INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT
(a) Install the 4 cylinder boots onto the disc brake cylinder.
NOTICE:
Securely install the cylinder boot into the grooves of the disc brake cylinder and piston.
(b) Using a screwdriver, install 4 new set rings.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the boot.
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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.