Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001JL3M
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [08/2019 -           ]
Title: MAINTENANCE: FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD (for 2-Pot Caliper): INSTALLATION; 2020 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2019 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Immediately after installing the front disc brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.
  • After replacing the front disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the front disc brake pads and front disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.
  • After replacing the front disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

NOTICE:

  • When replacing worn front disc brake pads, the front disc brake anti-squeal shims and front disc brake pad wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the front disc brake pads.
  • Do not apply lubricants to the lining surface of the brake pad.
  • Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plates in the correct position and direction.
  • Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct position and direction.

(a) Install the front No. 1 disc brake anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 disc brake anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.

*1

Front No. 1 Disc Brake Anti-squeal Shim

*2

Front No. 2 Disc Brake Anti-squeal Shim

*3

Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Indicator Plate

(b) Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.

2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

CAUTION:

  • Be careful not to get pinched by the front disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when installing the front disc brake pads.
  • After lifting up the front disc brake cylinder assembly, secure it in place before performing any work on it.
  • The front disc brake cylinder assembly could fall, pinching hands or fingers and causing injury.

(a) Push in the front disc brake pistons.

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the brake fluid does not overflow from the reservoir.
  • Do not forcibly push in the front disc brake pistons.

(b) Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

NOTICE:

  • Keep the friction surfaces of the front disc brake pads and front disc free from oil and grease.
  • Install the front disc brake pad so that the pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle.

(c) Install the 2 anti-squeal springs to the front disc brake pads.

NOTICE:

  • When replacing the front disc brake pads with new ones, make sure to replace the anti-squeal springs at the same time.
  • Be sure to install the anti-squeal springs into the front disc brake pad installation holes as far as they will go.

(d) Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side) and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the bolt.

Torque:

34.3 N·m {350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly while holding both of the front disc brake pads because the anti-squeal springs may fall off the front disc brake pads.
  • Be sure that the anti-squeal springs are installed to the front disc brake pads.

(e) Depress the brake pedal several times.

3. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID (for Gasoline Model): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: INSTALLATION+