OEM 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Brake Pad Set

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The replacement process starts by uninstalling the rear wheel followed by hub nuts retention to secure the disc. Use the caliper inspection hole to evaluate pad lining thickness. Replace broken pads when the minimum threshold of 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) is not achieved. To detach the parking brake cable workers should use this procedure: first they need to remove the clip and next pull out the pin using the parking brake crank before disconnecting the cable. The shock absorber flexible hose can be dislodged by removing the bolt that connects it to the unit. After unbolted the bottom-side installation fastener you can lift the caliper while keeping the flexible hose connected to the brake caliper before securing it properly. Begin by removing two pads together with four anti-squeal shims before extracting the four pad support plates that retain use when they demonstrate no defects or signs of damage or neglect and free contamination. Perform a check of the disc runout and thickness before installing the four pad support plates while verifying that these plates are not placed incorrectly. The installation process begins with fresh pads that receive disc brake grease on their inner shims before placement of two exterior and two interior shims followed by installing the outside pad upward alongside the inside pad. The installation of calipers requires tool Special Service Tool: 09719-14020 (09719-00020) to rotate the piston clockwise while it becomes free to turn. This action should align the cylinder protrusion with the piston stopper groove and position the pad protrusion inside the groove. Perform this step without allowing dust boot capture and flexible hose twisting. The installation bolt needs 20 Nm torque (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.) then the flexible hose should be connected to the shock absorber with 29 Nm torque (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). Proceed with connecting the parking brake cable followed by installation of its clip and completion of securing both pin and pin clip when depressing the parking brake crank. End the process by torquing the rear wheel to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) and pressing the brake pedal several times to verify the fluid reaches the max line.