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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREAR BRAKEINSTALLATION
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Installation
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Installation
BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DISC
(a) Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.
NOTICE:
When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.
2. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER HOLE PLUG
(a) Install a new hole plug onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
3. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new dust boot.
(b) Install the dust boot onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
4. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new slide bush.
(b) Install the slide bush onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
5. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
(a) Install the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts and 2 washers.
Torque : 105 Nm (1,071 kgf-cm, 78 ft-lbf)
6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
(a) Install the 4 pad support plates onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
(a) Install the indicator plate onto the inner side brake pad.
HINT
Install the indicator plate facing downward.
8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM
NOTICE:
If necessary, replace the anti squeal shim when replacing the brake pad.
(a) Install the 2 anti squeal shims onto the brake pads.
9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD
(a) Install the 2 disc brake pads with anti squeal shims onto the disc brake cylinder mounting.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the rear disc.
10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the 2 slide pins.
(b) Install the disc brake cylinder onto the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 slide pins.
Torque : 88 Nm (897 kgf-cm, 65 ft-lbf)
11. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Install the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque : 31 Nm (316 kgf-cm, 23 ft-lbf)
12. BLEED BRAKE LINE Procedures
13. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque : 112 Nm (1,137 kgf-cm, 82 ft-lbf)
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.