Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Disassembly

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Brake / Brake (front) / Front Brake / 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.

*a

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.

*a

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

    Removal
    REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL Click here 2. DRAIN BRAK ...

    Inspection
    INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON (a) Check the front disc brake cylinder bore and front disc brake piston for rust and scoring. If necessary, replace the front disc brake cyli ...

    Other materials:

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual > Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System: Software Incompatibility with Brake System Control Module Invalid/Incompatible Software Component (U031857)
    DESCRIPTION If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera does not match the vehicle information sent from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), the forward recognition camera stores DTC U031857. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area M ...

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual > Audio And Visual System (for 8 Inch Display): Illumination Circuit
    DESCRIPTION Power is supplied to the radio receiver assembly and steering pad switch assembly illumination when the light control switch is in the tail or head position. WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which includ ...

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Owners Manual

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Repair Manual

    © 2025 Copyright www.lexusrx.net
    0.0151