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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREAR 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: REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON
(a) Place a shop rag or piece of cloth between the piston and disc brake cylinder.
(b) Apply compressed air to remove the piston 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 piston seal from the disc brake cylinder.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
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.