OEM 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Brake Pad Set

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Brake Pad Set Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the front Brake Pad Set on 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: You must remove the front wheel before you secure the disc with the hub nuts but keep it temporarily in place. Use the caliper inspection hole to check pad lining thickness before pad replacement because the minimum required thickness is 1.0 mm (0.039 inch). Circumvent the brake caliper pad replacement process by observing two precautions: first disconnect the flexible hose from the shock absorber with the bolt then raise the caliper while gripping the sliding pin and unfasten the bottom side installation bolt while the flexible hose stays connected to the caliper. Securely suspend the caliper while removing both pads and all four anti-squeal shims and two pad support plates unless the items show no deformation, cracking or pad wear and remain rust-free of dirt and foreign particles. Examine the disc thickness and check its runout before securing the 2 pad support plates but avoid improper assembly of these plates. New anti-squeal shims should be installed simultaneously with the pads while you apply disc brake grease to the both sides of outside-positioned inner anti-squeal shims before placing the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad from outside inwards. Position inside pads with wear indicator plates facing downwards and finally set outside pads while making sure no brake grease contacts friction surfaces. Use a brake fluid extractor to take out some fluid from the reservoir before pushing the piston using a hammer handle and avoid the piston area from becoming too tight by opening the bleeder plug. If this is not possible you must release braking fluid from the piston at the point where you press it. Install the cylinder onto the torque plate with its lower installation bolt already in while holding the sliding pin then torque the bolt to 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.). Use the flexible hose to connect with the shock absorber before bolt installation and torque the bolt to 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). To finish installation fit the front wheel while torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) and perform brake pedal depression multiple times before assuring the fluid reaches the max line.