Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Perform the removal and installation of the front disc brake piston, cylinder boot and piston seal one side at a time.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Place a piece of cloth and a wooden block between the front disc brake piston and front disc brake cylinder.

HINT:

Make sure to place the wooden block between the front disc brake piston which is not to be removed and the front disc brake cylinder.

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Cloth

*b

Wooden Block

(b) Apply compressed air to remove the front disc brake piston from the front disc brake cylinder.

CAUTION:

  • Do not hold the front disc brake cylinder with any part of your hand between the front disc brake cylinder and front disc brake piston.
  • Do not place any part of your hand in front of the front disc brake piston when using compressed air as a severe injury may result.

NOTICE:

Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

2. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the cylinder boot from the front disc brake cylinder.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the front disc brake cylinder.

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Protective Tape

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the piston seal from the front disc brake cylinder.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the front disc brake cylinder.

*a

Protective Tape

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG

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