Front

Pads, Replace

1. Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove lower caliper to mounting bracket retaining pin, then pivot caliper upwards.
3. Remove pads, anti-squeal shim and pad support plate.
4. Reverse procedure to install.

Caliper, Replace

1. Raise and support front of vehicle and remove tire and wheel assembly.
2. Disconnect brake line from frame bracket.

Fig. 1 Disc brake assembly. 1984 Cressida:

3. Remove caliper from mounting bracket, Fig. 1, then remove pads, anti-squeal shim and pad support plate.
4. Remove caliper mounting bracket.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake system.

Disc, Replace

1. Remove caliper as described under "Caliper, Replace".
2. Remove grease cap, cotter pin and locknut.
3. Remove outer wheel bearing and flat washer, then remove disc.
4. Reverse procedure to install.

Caliper Overhaul

1. Remove caliper assembly as described under "Caliper, Replace".
2. Remove cylinder boot from caliper, then remove piston using compressed air.
3. Remove piston seal from caliper.
4. Reverse procedure to assemble. Bleed air from brake system.