Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM0000018DW001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

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

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the cylinder and piston.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

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

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

(c) Use compressed air to remove the pistons alternately from the cylinder.

CAUTION:

Do not place your finger in front of the piston when using compressed air.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to spatter the brake fluid.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

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

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG

(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the cylinder.